Several diners discovered maggots in fried chicken at a restaurant

Maggots.

 

Several diners discovered maggots in fried chicken at a restaurant

Recently, a man shared a video on social media where he discovered maggots crawling inside cooked chicken at a restaurant. Other diners were shocked to find maggots in their fried chicken as well.

 

What can be done about an unsanitary restaurant?

 

1. You can file a complaint with your local government or Majlis through phone or email.

2. As a consumer, you can also file a complaint with the National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC).

What consequences might the restaurant face?

 

1. Section 4 of the Malaysia Food Act 1983:

health officials can conduct surprise inspections, take relevant samples for investigation, or confiscate food.

2. Section 10 of the Malaysia Food Act 1983:

health officials can order the restaurant to clean up within a specific time frame. Failure to comply may result in fines or imprisonment for up to 5 years.

3. Section 11 of the Malaysia Food Act 1983:

health officials can order the restaurant to close for up to 14 days. Failure to comply may result in fines or imprisonment for up to 5 years.

Will the restaurant manager be fined as well?

 

Section 33A of the Malaysia Food Act 1983:

the manager is legally responsible unless they can prove that they had no knowledge of the issue or that the employee acted without their knowledge.

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