Cockroach Found in Pasta at Pokiddo Junior in Mumbai’s Lower Parel (See Pics and Videos)
A parent has alleged that a cockroach was found in pasta served at a children's play zone in Lower Parel, Mumbai, after their children had already eaten the food. The parent also claimed the seating area had dead cockroaches and urged the BMC and Maharashtra FDA to investigate the alleged hygiene lapses.
A parent has alleged that a cockroach was found in a serving of pasta at a popular children's play zone in Lower Parel, Mumbai, after their children had already eaten the food. The parent also claimed the seating area contained dead cockroaches and called for an investigation by civic and food safety authorities. The allegations have not been independently verified.
The claims were shared in a post on X, along with photos and videos that the parent said were taken at the venue. The parent, Shrimi Choudhary, tagged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, urging them to examine the alleged hygiene lapses.
Parent Alleges Cockroach Found in Pasta at Mumbai Children's Play Zone
A cockroach was found in the pasta served to us after our kids had already eaten it. This is completely unacceptable @pokiddojunior, (#LowerParel) this is a serious food safety and hygiene lapse. They are literally playing with kids’ health. This is one of Mumbai’s popular kids’… pic.twitter.com/VDPrh20sx6
— Shrimi Choudhary श्रीमी (@Shrimichoudhary) July 29, 2026
A parent has alleged that a cockroach was found in a serving of pasta at a popular children's play zone in Lower Parel, Mumbai, after their children had already eaten the food.
The parent also claimed the seating area contained dead cockroaches and urged the BMC and Maharashtra… pic.twitter.com/bCqBfVQkxt
— Mid Day (@mid_day) July 29, 2026
Cockroach Found in Pasta at Pokiddo Junior in Mumbai
In the post on X, Choudhary wrote: "A cockroach was found in the pasta served to us after our kids had already eaten it. This is completely unacceptable @pokiddojunior, (#LowerParel) this is a serious food safety and hygiene lapse. They are literally playing with kids’ health. This is one of Mumbai’s popular kids’ play zones, yet the entire seating area was littered with dead cockroaches. Attaching pictures & videos! Requesting @mybmc and @Tukaram_IndIAS @FDA_Maharashtra to investigate immediately and take strict action before another child is put at risk."
The parent also shared photographs and videos that they claimed showed the alleged conditions at the venue.
Authorities Yet to Respond
The post tagged the BMC, Maharashtra FDA and Tukaram Munde, requesting an immediate investigation and appropriate action over the alleged food safety and hygiene concerns.
As of now, there has been no public response from the play zone or the authorities regarding the allegations.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and no official inspection findings have been released. If confirmed, the matter could prompt a review of hygiene and food safety practices at the establishment. Until then, the claims remain allegations made by the parent on social media.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 30, 2026 07:59 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
