Cockroach on Dessert Plate: Customer Alleges Cockroaches Found at Barbeque Nation During Birthday Party in Virar

A birthday celebration at a Barbeque Nation outlet in Virar, near Mumbai, allegedly took an unpleasant turn after a customer claimed to have spotted a cockroach on a dessert plate during a dinner with his group on August 19. The customer, who said five people were dining together, shared pictures and videos of the alleged incident on social media and tagged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), seeking an inspection.

In his post, the customer alleged that cockroaches were seen moving around a pastry tray at the outlet and also shared videos that appeared to show parts of the restaurant’s kitchen. The FSSAI responded to the complaint on social media and asked the customer to submit a formal complaint through the Food Safety Connect App, along with the relevant details, so that necessary action could be taken. Cockroach Found in Pasta at Pokiddo Junior in Mumbai’s Lower Parel (See Pics and Videos).

Cockroach on Barbeque Nation Dessert Plate

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Customer Raises Hygiene Concerns

The customer alleged that the incident occurred during his birthday dinner at the Virar outlet on August 19. “COCKROACHES at @barbequenation Virar on my birthday dinner, 19 Aug, group of 5. Premium prices, zero hygiene. @fssaiindia please inspect this outlet. @Swiggy booked from your dineout," the customer wrote.

The customer accompanied the complaint with photographs and videos that he said showed the alleged cockroach infestation and areas of the restaurant. The allegations have not been independently verified. Viral Video: Dead Cockroach Found in Dish at the Food Town in Mumbai, Customer Files Complaint.

FSSAI Responds To Complaint

The FSSAI responded to the complaint on social media and asked the customer to submit a formal complaint through the Food Safety Connect App. The authority requested relevant details so that necessary action could be taken.

A formal complaint through the designated platform would allow the food safety authorities to assess the allegation and determine whether an inspection or further action is required.

Barbeque Nation Yet To Respond

Barbeque Nation has not yet issued a clarification or response to the allegations. The incident comes amid growing scrutiny over food hygiene at restaurants and eateries, with several consumers recently taking to social media to flag alleged contamination and pest-related concerns.

As of the latest information provided, there has been no official finding confirming the customer's allegations at the Virar outlet.

Similar Food Hygiene Complaint In Pune

In a separate incident, a social media user in Pune claimed to have discovered a worm in food purchased from a PAUL bakery outlet at Phoenix Mall in Viman Nagar. The user alleged that he had taken the food parcel home before finding the worm and subsequently shared a video of it online.

“This Paul bakery products are pathetic," the user wrote. He further claimed, “Couple of months back I took parcel for home from Paul bakery in phoenix mall viman nagar Pune. And found worm in it." The separate Pune allegation, like the Virar complaint, was raised by a consumer on social media and has not been independently verified.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 02, 2026 01:27 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).