Pune: Live Worm Found In Food At Hinjawadi Falahaar Restaurant, Viral Video Triggers Hygiene Concerns
Pune: Live Worm Found In Food At Hinjawadi Falahaar Restaurant, Viral Video Triggers Hygiene Concerns
Pune, May 23, 2026: A major food hygiene controversy has surfaced in Pune’s Hinjewadi area after a customer allegedly discovered a live worm inside a cucumber slice served with a pav bhaji order at the popular restaurant Falahaar. The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media after a video of the contaminated food went viral online.
According to reports, the customer noticed the worm while consuming the meal and immediately recorded a video showing the alleged contamination. The clip quickly spread across social media platforms, triggering strong reactions from citizens and raising serious questions about hygiene standards maintained by eateries in Pune’s IT hub.
Several residents and social media users have demanded strict action from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local civic authorities against the restaurant. Many users also expressed concern over food safety practices in busy commercial areas like Hinjewadi, which witness heavy footfall from IT professionals and visitors every day.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of regular food inspections and strict monitoring of cleanliness standards at restaurants and food establishments. As the video continues to circulate online, citizens are urging authorities to conduct immediate inspections and ensure accountability to prevent such incidents in the future.
