Rats filmed running across tables at Rajkot McDonald's, civic body takes action
In Rajkot, a customer recorded a video of two rats in a McDonald's outlet. The civic food department confirmed the incident and conducted an inspection of the restaurant. Following the findings, an administrative charge of Rs 3,000 was imposed on the establishment. This action was part of a larger drive against food adulteration and unhygienic practices in the city.
RAJKOT: A viral video captured two rats scurrying across tables and chairs inside a Rajkot McDonald's, prompting the local government to take action. The footage, recorded by a customer, showed the rodents moving through the party area of the restaurant, separated from the dining area by glass partitions.The municipal health officer, Jayesh Vakani, confirmed the authenticity of the video and stated that the rats were indeed present in the party area, possibly entering through an external source.
Vakani emphasized that while the inspection did not uncover any immediate hygiene concerns at the outlet, it did result in the collection of a Rs 3,000 administrative fee from McDonald's.McDonald's was one of 53 food establishments targeted as part of a broader surveillance campaign by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation's food department.
The drive aimed to identify instances of food adulteration and unhygienic practices. During the inspections, officials seized approximately 65kg of stale and unsafe food, issued warnings to 18 establishments, and collected Rs 17,000 in administrative charges. Other establishments inspected included restaurants, hostels, and canteens, with actions taken against Leuva Patel Girls Hostel, Phenol Institute, Vivanta Girls Hostel, Prem Caterers, and Mahila College canteen for various violations, including storage and licensing issues.
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