24.02.2026 23:50
Footage taken in the kitchen of a popular restaurant in Izmir revealed how severely food safety is disregarded. In the video, dozens of cockroaches were seen scurrying around plates and food preparation areas. The images shared on social media, which caused an uproar, show that every place, from the kitchen floor to under the counters, is covered in insects.
The images allegedly taken in Izmir once again revealed how food safety is disregarded. In a video recorded in the kitchen of a popular restaurant, dozens of cockroaches were seen scurrying around the plates and food preparation areas.
NOT A KITCHEN, BUT A COCKROACH NEST
The images shared on social media, which quickly caused an uproar, showed that every corner of a restaurant's kitchen, from the floor to under the counters, was covered in cockroaches. Insects were seen crawling around open ingredients right next to cleaning supplies, prompting the reaction, "This is too much."
VIEWERS FELT NAUSEOUS
As the video spread, users reacted strongly to the establishment in question. The dozens of insects crawling among the slippers and kitchen equipment on the floor serve as proof of how public health is being endangered. The deplorable state of the establishment, which serves hundreds of people daily, also raised questions about the inadequacy of inspections.
CITIZENS CALL FOR "CLOSURE"
Citizens who watched the footage called on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and municipal teams to take action. Many users warned each other that "the kitchens of places that look spotless from the outside are actually war zones," emphasizing the need to be more cautious when eating out.