Key Facts
• August 24: A cockroach was found in ramen soup at a Kyoto restaurant.
• The affected dish was ordered by a woman in her 20s; no health issues reported.
• September 2: Pest control was conducted at the restaurant.
• September 3: The incident was reported to the Kyoto City Health Office, 10 days after discovery.
• September 4: Health officials inspected the restaurant, finding no major hygiene issues.
• The cockroach carcass was discarded, making it impossible to determine the entry route.
• The restaurant lacked records of pest control measures despite claiming to have taken them.
• The company suspended operations at two locations: Shinkyogoku Sanjo and Kawaramachi Sanjo.
• The health office requested stricter equipment checks and thorough disinfection.
• The company cited time needed to verify facts as the reason for the reporting delay.
Summary
A cockroach was discovered in a ramen dish at a Kyoto branch of the restaurant chain Tenkaippin on August 24. The company reported the incident to the Kyoto City Health Office on September 3, 10 days after the discovery, citing the need for fact verification. Pest control was conducted on September 2, and health officials inspected the restaurant on September 4, finding no major hygiene issues. However, the cockroach carcass had been discarded, preventing identification of its entry route. The restaurant lacked records of pest control measures despite claiming to have implemented them. Operations at two locations were suspended, and the health office demanded stricter hygiene protocols.
