Sukiya, one of Japan's leading restaurant chains, is taking the significant step of temporarily closing its locations following reports of pests found in customer meals.
Sukiya Temporarily Shutters Restaurants After Pest Incidents
Sukiya Temporarily Shutters Restaurants After Pest Incidents
Japan's popular beef-on-rice chain Sukiya closes outlets amidst pest concerns affecting food safety.
Following two alarming incidents, including a rat discovered in miso soup in January and an insect found in a customer's dish in Tokyo last week, the chain announced that nearly 2,000 restaurants would undergo deep cleaning from March 31 to April 4. These actions are intended to curb pest-related issues and ensure customer safety. The company issued a public apology for the distress caused and indicated plans for enhanced pest control measures moving forward.
The controversy gained traction on social media, leading to greater scrutiny of the chain's food safety practices. In response, Sukiya initiated measures to seal potential entry points for pests and enforce stricter waste management protocols. The temporary closure comes after a tumultuous week for Sukiya's parent company, Zensho Holdings, reflected in fluctuations of the company's share price. The focus now remains on restoring customer confidence across its nearly 2,000 outlets.
The controversy gained traction on social media, leading to greater scrutiny of the chain's food safety practices. In response, Sukiya initiated measures to seal potential entry points for pests and enforce stricter waste management protocols. The temporary closure comes after a tumultuous week for Sukiya's parent company, Zensho Holdings, reflected in fluctuations of the company's share price. The focus now remains on restoring customer confidence across its nearly 2,000 outlets.
