Alliance for Quality in Kebab Meat After Scandal Involving Illegal Viennese Butchery

"We want to send a strong message," said SPÖ member of the state parliament Aslihan Bozatemur, during a media discussion on the topic of "Quality, Fairness and Reliability: Vienna stands for clear rules in gastronomy" on Vienna's Favoritenstraße.

Alliance does not want its good reputation to be "damaged by a few black sheep"

"Those who do not follow the rules harm us all," the restaurateurs unanimously emphasized. "That's why we welcome the city's close scrutiny," said several of the restaurant owners. Whether there have been fewer customers since the media reports about the illegal butcher shop is too early to say, they responded when asked. "The vast majority of these restaurateurs, especially in Turkish cuisine, work absolutely exemplary and we are proud of that," said Bozatemur. This good reputation should not be damaged "by a few black sheep who simply act with unfair methods and do not follow the rules. They not only endanger their own clientele, but also those who are committed, who work decently," said the politician. She is convinced that the market office and the city of Vienna's immediate action group work with the utmost care to uncover grievances and take action against violations.

Hundreds of Kilos of Meat from Illegal Vienna Butcher Shop Destroyed

Due to a tip-off, serious violations of hygiene regulations and food safety were discovered last Thursday in a former carpentry shop in Vienna-Favoriten. Meat was stored at an unacceptable 19 degrees, partly directly on the floor. The city's immediate action group spoke of an "irresponsible massive threat to health". Several hundred kilos of meat had to be destroyed.

(APA/Red)

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