Cockroach Found in Tampines Meal
A customer found a live cockroach inside a $5.50 takeaway mixed rice meal bought from a stall at Tampines Bus Interchange, prompting an investigation by the Singapore Food Agency.
The diner shared the discovery in a Facebook post on the Singapore Heritage Food group, including a photograph of the insect alongside an electronic payment record, asiaone.com reported.
“Such a filthy place,” the customer, Johnson LK, wrote in the online post. “Please stop harming people like this. Be clean.”
He told 8world that the incident occurred on Wednesday evening, Nov. 4, after he had already eaten a few mouthfuls of the cai fan dish. He added that he published the post to warn other diners so they could avoid a similar experience.
SFA investigates after a previous cockroach complaint
An online search following the incident revealed a prior Google review from another customer who claimed to have found a cockroach in a meal bought from the exact same stall roughly a year earlier. That diner reported paying $7 for the food before discarding it at home upon spotting the insect.
In response to media inquiries, the Singapore Food Agency stated that it is looking into the current feedback. The agency noted it may contact the person who submitted the report to gather further details and evidence.
The regulator stated it will not hesitate to take enforcement action if it uncovers sufficient evidence against the stall operator.
How food operators maintain hygiene and report concerns
The regulatory body emphasized that food safety remains a shared responsibility between authorities and vendors. Food operators must maintain proper hygiene, keep up good food preparation practices, and ensure their premises stay clean and well-maintained.
Members of the public with concerns regarding local food safety practices can submit reports directly through the Singapore Food Agency online feedback form.
When the diner bought the meal and its cost
When did the customer buy the meal?
The diner purchased the takeaway mixed rice on Wednesday evening, Nov. 4, according to his interview with 8world.
How much did the affected meal cost?
The customer paid $5.50 for the cai fan meal, as shown in the electronic payment record shared online.
Where was the stall located?
The stall operates inside the Tampines Bus Interchange.
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