The chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute shared the video from the restaurant and nicknamed the pest “Roachie”, joking about its apparent preference for pizza over pasta. The sighting occurred during a medical program and spoiled their appetite.
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Cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth, chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, said that a cockroach appeared on his table while dining at Romano, JW Marriott Sahar in Mumbai.
He posted a video, left without finishing dinner and tagged Maharashtra FDA… pic.twitter.com/VAKTqYSMvV
Following the incident, Seth tagged Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and raised concerns about potential kitchen hygiene issues at the five-star property.
The hotel responded by taking the matter seriously and requesting details about the incident.
The development comes amid broader FDA inspections targeting food safety violations, placing renewed attention on hygiene standards at food establishments. The incident at the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar has consequently brought the issue of food safety and hygiene into focus.
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