Hotel employee caught spitting on food in northern India, sparking food safety concerns
by Aditi VermaA video of a Shamli hotel employee spitting on bread during food preparation in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh has gone viral, triggering widespread public outrage and calls for stricter food safety enforcement.
The incident took place at a hotel in Shamli and the video went viral on October 3.
Visuals showed in a hotel kitchen, a man is seen making bread, and as he prepares it, he is also spitting on it. The setting appears typical for a busy eatery, with kitchen tools and food items visible around him. The man’s actions seem deliberate, and he is unaware that someone is recording him from a distance. The recording captures the unsettling moment from a hidden or discreet angle, showing the man working on the bread while periodically spitting on it.
Viewers expressed shock and disgust, calling for the employee to be held accountable. The incident has also raised significant concerns about the hygiene standards maintained in local eateries. Many are urging the authorities to enforce stricter food safety regulations to prevent such disturbing acts.
This event bears a stark resemblance to a previous incident in Shamli, where a fruit juice vendor was filmed spitting into juice before serving it to customers. That footage led to the arrest of the vendor by the Sadar Kotwali police, following a public outcry.
As of now, the authorities have not confirmed any arrests in the latest case. However, the viral nature of the video has put immense pressure on law enforcement to take immediate action. The public’s growing frustration highlights the urgent need for more rigorous monitoring of food safety practices in eateries.