Rats filmed running across tables at Rajkot McDonald's, civic body takes action
Local authorities in Rajkot, India, took action against a McDonald's outlet after a viral video showed rats in the restaurant's party area. Officials inspected the site and collected administrative charges, though they noted the primary dining area remained hygienic.
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It underscores the role of municipal health departments in maintaining food safety standards and responding to public reports of unhygienic conditions.
RAJKOT: A video showing two rats running across tables and chairs inside a McDonald’s outlet in Rajkot has gone viral on social media, prompting the civic action.The video, recorded by a customer, shows the rats moving across tables and seating areas used by customers in the outlet.Municipal health officer Jayesh Vakani said the civic authorities verified the video and found that the rats were in the party area of the outlet.“There are two areas at McDonald’s separated by glass partitions. One is the dining area, while the other is used for parties. We verified the video and found that the rats were in the party area, and they may have entered from outside,” Vakani said.He said the inspection did not reveal a hygiene issue at the outlet, but stressed the need for proper pest-control measures.
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