A recent incident at L’Opéra’s Khan Market outlet in Delhi has sparked concerns about hygiene standards in popular eateries. On October 4, a customer ordered an iced latte and a salted caramel coffee for takeaway but was shocked to discover a cockroach floating in the iced latte. The customer, who shared the experience on Reddit under the username “WaltzSimple6037,” initially mistook the insect for a coffee bean only to realize it was a dead cockroach upon closer inspection.
After making the disturbing discovery, the customer immediately returned to the café to confront the staff. While the staff apologized for the situation, the customer expressed disappointment with their seemingly indifferent attitude. “They were so nonchalant and just kept saying sorry like robots, no real concern at all,” the customer shared online. The lack of genuine concern led the customer to question the overall cleanliness of the establishment, adding, “I’m seriously questioning how clean this place is now.”
Here is the complete post:
“I visited Lopera today in Khan Market and ordered an iced latte to go. When I opened the drink, I thought I saw a coffee bean floating around, but when I flipped it over, it was a freaking COCKROACH. I’m seriously questioning how clean this place is now. What made it worse was how the staff handled it—they were so nonchalant and just kept saying sorry like robots, no real concern at all. If hygiene is this bad at such a well-known cafe, I can’t even imagine what it’s like at other places in India. Anyone else had similar issues here or at other cafes? This was such a letdown.”
Cockroach in My Iced Latte at Lopera, Khan Market
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The incident quickly garnered attention on social media, with many Reddit users expressing their outrage over the lack of hygiene at a well-known café like L’Opéra. One user remarked, “This is absolutely unacceptable for any establishment, let alone one that’s reputed.” Another user called for a reevaluation of the café’s food safety protocols, stating, “Food safety protocols need to be revisited at this place.”
The incident also prompted broader discussions about hygiene in eateries across India. Many users expressed concerns about the cleanliness of food establishments, with one commenting, “If this can happen at a well-known café, imagine what’s happening in smaller places.” Another added, “I used to enjoy L’Opéra, but this makes me rethink every time I go there.”
While most responses focused on the seriousness of the situation, some Reddit users took a lighter approach. One online user joked, “I guess that’s one way to add some protein to your drink!”
The incident at L’Opéra’s Khan Market outlet has raised significant concerns about hygiene and food safety in eateries, especially in reputed establishments. It also highlights the need for stricter enforcement of cleanliness protocols in food-serving businesses to ensure customer safety and trust.