Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Rats Roaming Inside Rajkot McDonald's Outlet Prompt Civic Investigation
A video showed rats moving around the tables and chairs inside a McDonald's restaurant in Rajkot.
These are places where customers sit and eat.
A health officer confirmed that the video came from the restaurant near Greenland Chokdi.
City health officials then visited the outlet to investigate.
The restaurant manager said the rats may have come from a nearby construction site.
Rats can make food and eating areas unsafe if they contaminate them.
The video caused many people online to become angry.
The report also describes a separate rat-related problem found at a Maharashtra storage store.
A viral video shows two rats running across tables and seating areas at a McDonald's outlet in Rajkot, Gujarat.
Health Officer Dr Jayesh Vankani confirmed the video was filmed at the outlet near Greenland Chokdi.
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation Health Department raided the outlet after the video spread online.
The manager said the rats entered from an adjacent construction site.
The report also notes a separate Maharashtra inspection in which officials found a live rat, gnawed rice bags and droppings at a Swiggy Instamart store.
- Who
- The Rajkot Municipal Corporation Health Department investigated a McDonald's outlet after a customer recorded rats there; Health Officer Dr Jayesh Vankani confirmed the location.
- What
- A video showed two rats roaming on tables and seating areas inside the outlet, prompting a civic inspection.
- When
- The video went viral; the report does not give a specific date for the recording or raid.
- Where
- At the McDonald's near Greenland Chokdi in Rajkot, Gujarat.
- Why
- The inspection followed concerns that rodents in dining areas could contaminate food and spread illness.
Outlet's Explanation
Public Health Concern
Source of the rats
Outlet's Explanation
The outlet manager said the rats entered from an adjacent construction site.
Public Health Concern
The video showed rats inside customer dining areas, raising concerns about sanitation and possible food contamination.
Response to the incident
Outlet's Explanation
The reported explanation focused on an outside source for the rodents.
Public Health Concern
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation Health Department conducted a raid after the video went viral and began investigating the outlet.
- Location
- McDonald's near Greenland Chokdi, Rajkot, Gujarat
- Evidence
- A customer-recorded video showed two rats on tables and seating areas
- Investigating authority
- Rajkot Municipal Corporation Health Department
- Health official
- Dr Jayesh Vankani confirmed the video location
- Outlet explanation
- The manager said the rats entered from an adjacent construction site
- Related Maharashtra finding
- Officials reported a live rat, gnawed 10-kilogram rice bags and rodent droppings at a Swiggy Instamart store in South Mumbai
- Company response
- NDTV said it had reached out to McDonald's India for comment