Stomper loses appetite after staffer allegedly uses diner's spoon to scrape floor at VivoCity eatery
A diner was left disgusted after witnessing a staff member at Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice at VivoCity allegedly reuse a customer's spoon to scrape food stains off the floor before placing it in the return tray.
Sharing his experience with Stomp, Stomper Bryan said he and his friend were halfway through their dinner on Nov 6 when the incident occurred between 8.40 pm and 9.10 pm.
He said: "It was really disgusting to see such a scene, and I lost my appetite after that."
He also expressed concerns over food safety and reported the incident to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
In response to a Stomp query, the SFA confirmed they had inspected the food establishment and did not detect any food safety lapses during the inspection.
"Nonetheless, the food operator was reminded to ensure that their premises is clean and well-maintained, and their food handlers adhere to good food safety practices," an SFA spokesperson said.
"Food safety is a joint responsibility.
"While SFA puts in place and enforces the regulatory measures, food operators must play their part by adhering to good food hygiene and preparation practices.
"Food operators should also ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained."
Members of the public who have concerns about food safety practices by food operators should report to SFA via the online feedback form (www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback).
SFA added that it takes a serious view towards food safety and will investigate all feedback alleging poor food safety practices.
As part of the enquiry and gathering of evidence, SFA may engage the feedback provider for more details and will not hesitate to take enforcement action if sufficient evidence has been obtained.
