An unsettling incident unfolded at a well-known biryani outlet. Salem RR Biryani, in Chidambaram’s Vandigate area, where a customer reportedly discovered a cockroach in their food, leading to a heated dispute with the staff. A video of the confrontation has since gone viral across social media platforms.
The issue came to light when a couple from Virudhachalam visited the restaurant for lunch. While eating, they were horrified to find a cockroach in the biryani served to them. Tensions quickly escalated, and a verbal altercation ensued between the couple and the restaurant employees.
The situation became even more concerning when it was revealed that the woman involved is pregnant. Following the incident, she and nine others, including children, sought medical attention at the Government Medical College Hospital in Annamalai Nagar, Cuddalore. While most have since been discharged, the pregnant woman remains under medical observation.
The incident has caused alarm among local patrons, with many expressing concern over food safety standards. The viral video has sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about hygiene practices in popular eateries.
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This is not the first time in recent months that such news have been coming out about unhygienic biryani shops. Earlier this month, Food Safety officials sealed Hotel Bilal Biryani in Triplicane after over 20 customers reportedly suffered food poisoning on 30 March 2025 from consuming beef biryani and beef rolls. Victims experienced vomiting and dysentery, with several hospitalized at the Communicable Diseases Hospital. Following customer protests and police complaints, officials inspected the premises and found food safety violations. A separate complaint was filed against Hotel Bilal’s Anna Salai branch after two college students fell ill following a family dinner. Both the Triplicane and Ice House police have registered cases against the respective outlets.
SS Hyderabad Biryani in Kodungaiyur, Chennai, was shut on 19 September 2024 after 40–45 people suffered vomiting and diarrhoea, reportedly after eating biryani. Some were treated at the Communicable Diseases Hospital, while others sought private care. Food safety officials found the kitchen unhygienic but couldn’t collect food samples as the restaurant had cleared them. Locals questioned the delay in sealing the outlet. A viral video showed distressed customers confronting police, citing hospitalised family members. Authorities confirmed the closure and ongoing investigation, though it’s unclear if food poisoning was the cause.
(With inputs from PTTV News)
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