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Karnataka Shuts PVR INOX Juice Counter in Bengaluru Mall After Viral Video Shows Reused Cups
✍️ Mathrubhumi English
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:38 AM
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The Karnataka government has ordered the closure of a juice counter at PVR INOX in a Bengaluru mall after a viral video showed customers using reused cups, raising health concerns.
The closure order came after a viral video circulated online showing customers using reused cups at a juice counter in a Bengaluru mall. The video sparked public outcry over hygiene practices.
The Karnataka Food Safety Department investigated the claims and found that the counter was not following standard food safety protocols. As a result, the counter was shut down pending further inspection.
The mall management has said it will cooperate with authorities and implement stricter hygiene measures. Customers were advised to use disposable cups.
The incident highlights the growing scrutiny of food hygiene in public venues and the role of social media in holding businesses accountable.
The Karnataka Food Safety Department investigated the claims and found that the counter was not following standard food safety protocols. As a result, the counter was shut down pending further inspection.
The mall management has said it will cooperate with authorities and implement stricter hygiene measures. Customers were advised to use disposable cups.
The incident highlights the growing scrutiny of food hygiene in public venues and the role of social media in holding businesses accountable.