Horrible hygiene in Ludwigshafen: food controls uncover it!

Horrible hygiene in Ludwigshafen: food controls uncover it!

The food controls in Ludwigshafen shed an alarming light on the hygienic conditions in some of the city's restaurants. In 2023, inspectors carried out over 1,000 missions, uncovering numerous deficiencies and scandals that are likely to cause horror among residents.

A particularly blatant case concerns a supermarket in which an illegal flatbread bakery was discovered. This was in an undeclared kitchen. According to the city's assessments, such a practice is not only illegal, but also raises significant questions about food safety. The inspectors also found e-cigarettes without a tax stamp and chewing tobacco, which is not permitted in Germany, in the same supermarket. These discoveries give rise to legal action; A total of 114 criminal complaints were filed by the restaurants team in 2023.

Shocking hygiene conditions

Images taken during the inspections show shocking hygiene conditions in some of the companies visited by the inspectors. In kitchens, some of which were heavily littered, mouse traps were documented in the immediate vicinity of food. Such conditions are not only unsavory, they can also pose health risks for consumers. An Asian delivery service has been closed due to serious breaches of hygiene regulations and a severe rat infestation. This shows how serious the situation is and that the relevant authorities are forced to take drastic measures.

The images that spoil the appetite are exemplary of the disregard for hygiene regulations in various companies. The city of Ludwigshafen has made it clear that such violations will not be tolerated and regularly ensures that hygiene in food establishments is monitored. These measures are crucial to increasing public confidence in food safety. Ultimately, it remains to be seen what further measures the city will take to raise standards.

The reports on the controls and the irregularities found are also an appeal to consumers. You should always pay attention to where you get your food and, if in doubt, ask for hygiene certificates. With these controls, the city of Ludwigshafen has proven that it is ready to fight for the health of its citizens and will probably act even more rigorously in the future.

For detailed information and pictures of the controls, it is worth taking a look at the current report on www.swr.de.