Disgust alarm in Döbling: Mice infestation forces Asian restaurant to close!

Disgust alarm in Döbling: Mice infestation forces Asian restaurant to close!

A frightening hygiene case in Vienna is causing excitement among residents. An Asian restaurant in Döbling was suddenly closed by the authorities due to serious deficiencies that were uncovered by an inspection by the City of Vienna's operations team. The tip came from the Vienna police and led to immediate action. During the inspection, inspectors discovered a serious mouse infestation in the restaurant, which poses a significant safety risk for many guests.

But that's not all: Behind the scenes of the restaurant, the Immediate Measures group also found an illegal dumpling production facility. This was not only inadmissible, but also not approved by the building or trade authorities. The operator had arbitrarily changed the room layout, which clearly violates applicable law. Walter Hillerer, the head of this group, makes it clear that the safety and health of consumers is the top priority and announced that the authorities will dismantle the illegal facility.

Viennese incidents cast a shadow on gastronomy

The closure of the Asian restaurant raises questions about the restaurant landscape in the city. Lack of hygiene is not just a problem in Vienna. A similar case recently occurred in the Cologne sushi restaurant “Mikado”. According to reports from T-Online, it was closed after an inspection due to blatant hygiene deficiencies, which included mouse droppings on various surfaces and a heavily contaminated kitchen. In contrast to the Viennese authorities, the operator was able to correct the deficiencies by May 2025 and reopen the restaurant after basic cleaning and the company's internal training programs.

The incidents in Vienna and Cologne show how important regular checks and hygiene standards are in the catering industry. Customers rely on the establishments they visit to provide safe, clean food. If grievances arise, not only can the health of guests be endangered, but the existence of the business can also be put at risk.

Regulatory consequences and ongoing proceedings

The Döblinger Restaurant remains closed for the time being, while further notices are expected in accordance with building and commercial regulations and due to hygienic conditions. The duration of the closure is still uncertain, and residents are wondering if and when operations can resume. At the same time, the City of Vienna will continue to ensure that such incidents are quickly identified and resolved in order to maintain the population's trust in the local catering industry.

In the meantime, those affected can only hope that they learn from these dubious practices and avoid future violations. Safety and cleanliness should be the top priority for every restaurant, because after all, no one wants to leave with a bad taste in their mouths.

Reports of these incidents can also be followed in popular media to get a comprehensive overview of health standards in the restaurant industry. Further information can be found at Heute and [T-Online].