A man dining at a restaurant in Yilan, Taiwan, got more than he bargained for when he reportedly spat out a whole cockroach while drinking a Coke.
According to a Threads post on Tuesday (19 Aug), the man did not spot the insect when he initially took sips of the drink.
Source: @hellobaby__ on Threads
The ‘victim’ only discovered the cockroach after pouring the soft drink into a cup of ice. Hence, it’s unclear if the cockroach was in the can or in the cup of ice.
The hotel, where the restaurant was located, initially offered a 20% discount and a complimentary cake as compensation.
Following further discussions, the hotel agreed to waive the meal.
The incident sparked heated debates online, prompting the Yilan County Health Bureau to inspect the hotel.
Officials confirmed that tableware was properly cleaned and that the dining and food preparation areas complied with hygiene regulations.
Source: United Daily News
However, the health bureau stressed that the restaurant must step up pest control, offer better protection for ice and ice-making equipment, and ensure overall food hygiene.
After his post, some netizens shared their experiences, claiming they had previously spotted rats and cockroaches in the restaurant, with past incidents reportedly compensated with red packets.
Others vowed never to return, saying they had seen insects running across the tables。
Source: @hellobaby__ on Threads
The same restaurant made made headlines last year when a customer reportedly found a small cockroach in their plum drink.
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Featured image adapted from @hellobaby__ on Threads.