Restaurant in China under fire after chef was seen spitting into pot, other staff cleans it with broom

Restaurant draws criticism after chef was seen spitting into pot

A restaurant in Guangdong, China, is under fire after a chef was seen spitting into a pot while cooking.

Another staff member, believed to be from the same restaurant, reportedly cleaned a pot with a broom used to sweep the floor.

Staff member allegedly cleans pot with broom used to sweep floor

Last Friday (24 April), Mr Feng (name transliterated from Mandarin) was watching a Young 20 Years Countryside Restaurant livestream on a food delivery platform when he noticed something unsettling.

A staff member was sweeping the kitchen floor with a broom before proceeding to use the same broom to wash a pot.

The following evening, Mr Feng spotted another livestream from another establishment, Ai Luobo Jiangxi Restaurant.

Its kitchen bore a striking resemblance to the previous one.

He noticed that both restaurants shared the same address, suggesting they were using the same kitchen.

This time, he saw a man seemingly spitting into a pot while cooking, City Express reported.

Restaurant owner & manager clarify staff’s actions

The clips of the restaurant staff’s questionable hygiene quickly gained attention on social media.

On 26 April, the owner of Young 20 Years Countryside Restaurant reportedly said they share a kitchen with another branch.

They denied allegations, adding that they had dedicated brooms for floors and pots.

Meanwhile, the store manager explained that the chef instinctively spat after “oil got into his mouth”.

They also said that the staff members involved would be dealt with severely.

Restaurant ordered to close for rectification

On 27 April, the Daliang Subdistrict Market Supervision and Management Office issued a notice stating the police had sent personnel to the scene for an investigation.

They found that the business involved, Ai Luobo Jiangxi Restaurant, is a takeout-only restaurant.

The authorities have ordered the restaurant to immediately cease operations for rectification and have launched further investigation.

They have reportedly urged the store to do a comprehensive disinfection, and samples of relevant food ingredients have been collected for testing.

The results of the investigation will be released to the public swiftly.

According to Jimu News, Ai Luobo Jiangxi is a chain restaurant that has 56 stores across 10 provinces in China.

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Featured image adapted from City Express.