A viral Instagram video has raised significant concerns over the hygiene practices at La Vie En Rose Cafe in Gachibowli, Telangana. Shared by content creator Urvashi Agarwal, the video highlights disturbing conditions within the cafe’s kitchen, such as peeling ceilings, reused oils, and dirty surfaces. The footage has sparked public outrage, with many questioning the safety and quality of the food served at this popular establishment.

Agarwal claims that the cafe's used cooking oil was not being tested for total polar compounds, suggesting it may have been reused beyond the recommended limits. She also noted that the ceiling and walls in the cake preparation area were shedding paint and particles, posing potential contamination risks. Additionally, some raw ingredients were found to be unlabelled, raising further concerns about food safety practices. To support her claims, Agarwal included visual evidence in the video, which has since been widely discussed online. She also shared screenshots of a report from the Commissioner of Food Safety.

The Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety conducted an inspection of La Vie En Rose Cafe on December 19, 2024. While the cafe displayed its FSSAI license and maintained medical fitness certificates for its staff, the inspection revealed several hygiene issues. The kitchen floor was found to be slippery, and the windows and doors lacked insect-proof screens, which are essential for maintaining food safety.

Since its release, the video has been viewed by over 35,000 people, prompting a range of reactions in the comments section. One user remarked, "If they had invested just 10% of their interior design budget into kitchen cleanliness, it would be much better." Another suggested, "Restaurants should have their entry through the kitchen, so customers can see the quality of food being prepared." A third commenter expressed concern, stating, "It's shocking that such basic hygiene practices are not being followed. Thanks for sharing this important information."

The video has since gone viral, accumulating more than 44,000 views and drawing attention to the serious hygiene lapses at the cafe. The public is now left wondering whether La Vie En Rose will take action to address these concerns, as many potential customers reconsider their plans to visit.

Hygiene is a fundamental expectation when dining out, and the cleanliness of a restaurant's kitchen plays a crucial role in establishing trust with its patrons. A recent video, revealing alarming hygiene violations at La Vie En Rose Cafe in Hyderabad, has severely undermined that trust. The video shared by Urvashi Agarwal shows troubling scenes inside the cafe's kitchen, including peeling ceilings, questionable used oils, and raw materials without proper labels—all of which are major red flags for food safety. In the video, Agarwal raises concerns about the lack of insect-proof screens on the windows and doors, the slippery kitchen floor, and the reuse of cooking oil beyond safe limits. She urges viewers to watch the footage and decide if they still want to visit the cafe.

The video, which has now been viewed over 63,000 times, has sparked widespread reactions from social media users, many of whom are critical of the cafe's hygiene practices. One user commented, "I wish we had stricter food safety regulations in India like in the Middle East." Another suggested, "Shouldn't the staff be arrested for such irresponsible behavior?" A third user noted, "This place is newly opened, and still, the hygiene is this bad?" Several users expressed frustration, suggesting that the cafe's focus on ambiance could have been better spent on maintaining proper kitchen hygiene.

Telangana's Food Safety Commissioner has confirmed that La Vie En Rose Cafe underwent an inspection on December 19. While the cafe had its FSSAI license and staff fitness certificates in place, the inspection report highlighted the same hygiene issues found in the viral video. The floor was slippery, and the windows and doors lacked insect-proof screens, making the cafe's food safety practices questionable.

With the video continuing to gain traction, many are questioning whether the cafe will take responsibility and address these hygiene concerns. For now, it seems that many potential customers may choose to stay away until improvements are made.

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