Catarman health officers move to close eatery after customer’s disturbing discovery
- A Catarman restaurant was closed by the LGU after a customer’s viral video showed live contaminants inside a serving of fried chicken
- Health inspectors discovered a neglected kitchen and filthy storage units during a surprise visit triggered by social media reports
- Local meat control officers cited the establishment for major violations of the national sanitary and food handling guidelines
- The eatery remains shuttered until it passes a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure the safety of all future diners in the area
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In a swift move to protect public health, local authorities in Catarman, Northern Samar, officially shut down a local eatery over the weekend following a viral social media report concerning food safety.
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The closure came after a concerned diner posted a video showing that a serving of fried chicken contained uninvited and highly unsanitary organisms.
The incident gained traction online when a customer shared footage of their meal, which appeared to be hosting small, active white residents, often a sign of severe contamination or advanced spoilage, inside the meat.
The video quickly reached the attention of the local government unit (LGU), prompting an immediate surprise inspection of the establishment located in the town center.
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Upon arrival, health and sanitation officers were met with a series of alarming discoveries. The inspection team, led by a municipal meat control officer, found that the restaurant’s environment fell drastically short of basic hygiene requirements.
Reports indicated that the general surroundings were unkempt, waste was not properly disposed of, and the cooling equipment used to store raw ingredients was in a state of visible neglect.
According to the official report from the sanitation team, the establishment committed several major infractions regarding meat handling and sanitary guidelines.
The presence of foreign biological contaminants in ready-to-eat food is considered a critical violation of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.
"The store failed to meet the necessary standards for food preparation and storage," a local official noted during the operation.
As a result, the LGU issued an immediate closure order to prevent any further risk of foodborne illnesses to the community.
The restaurant will remain closed indefinitely while the management addresses the cited violations.
Authorities have stated that a follow-up inspection will be conducted once the owners claim to have rectified the sanitary issues.
Reopening will only be permitted if the establishment can prove it has implemented a rigorous food safety protocol.
In light of this incident, the Catarman LGU has expanded its inspection rounds to other nearby food stalls and "karinderias" to ensure that all local vendors are adhering to the law.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any similar concerns regarding the food they purchase.
In other news, the lifeless body of a 43-year-old resident was found on Sunday morning near a rice field in Barangay Balelleng, Santo Tomas, with a severe injury to the neck. Shortly after the victim was found, a 26-year-old acquaintance voluntarily approached authorities to admit his involvement in the fatal incident. The suspect claimed his actions were a desperate response to prolonged personal abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of the deceased in the past. Santo Tomas police have officially initiated a h0micide complaint against the suspect while the recovered weapon undergoes further forensic testing.
Still in other news, a social gathering in Barangay Nancamaliran West ended in tragedy when a 21-year-old man was fatally stabbed following a heated physical confrontation. Investigators believe the incident was sparked by a digital exchange where a friend used a mobile phone to lure a romantic rival to a specific meetup location. The encounter quickly devolved into a chase and a large-scale brawl, during which the victim sustained a lethal chest wound despite efforts to disarm him earlier that night. While a h0micide charge has been filed and a blunt wooden object was recovered from the scene, the identified suspect was recently granted bail by the court as the investigation proceeds.
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