Sushi outlet closes branch after video of salmon left on garbage bin
FMT | September 2, 2017
Sushi Mentai closes branch in Mahkota Cheras for clean-up and orders staff to undergo retraining in hygienic food preparation.
PETALING JAYA: Japanese restaurant chain Sushi Mentai today apologised to its customers and temporarily closed its branch in Mahkota Cheras.
This follows the emergence of a video spread over social media that apparently shows unhygienic food handling at the premises.
The company announced on Facebook that the branch would be closed from today until further notice.
It said the branch had been directed to undergo a thorough clean-up.
On top of that, it is sending its staff for retraining to abide by the set guidelines.
It said all staff must follow the required guidelines in hygiene, food preparation and operating procedures.
A social media user yesterday uploaded a 10-minute video clip on Facebook which showed a tray full of cut salmon being placed on top of a garbage bin at the restaurant.
It elicited criticisms from netizens against the management of the restaurant for allegedly not giving priority to hygiene.
The company today said it implemented strict controls at each of its outlets.
“Outlets that do not meet our monthly audit guidelines will be guided to take corrective actions immediately,” it said.
“Once again, we sincerely apologise for what has happened and thank you in advance for your understanding of this matter,” it added.
