The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today (28th) that three suspected food poisoning cases broke out in a restaurant in Mong Kok, involving nine diners.
It is understood that the restaurant involved is Cafe "Tea Chat" on the upper floor of No. 189 Portland Street, Mong Kok. All nine people affected ate a dish called "Golden Quicksand Soft Shell Crab Lobster Risotto Risotto".
The staff of "Tea Chat" responded to the inquiry and said that many diners also ordered the dish that day, but only a few diners were unwell. Satisfied with the hygiene of the kitchen.
Four men and five women unwell after dinner at 'Tea Chat' last Friday
The CHP said that the three cases involved nine diners. The first case involved a man and two women, aged between 29 and 30, who had dinner at the restaurant in question on the 21st of this month, about 18 hours later. Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, fever and weakness; the second case involved a man and a woman, aged 35 and 29, who had eaten dinner on the same day and developed similar symptoms about 26 hours later; the third case involved Two men and two women, aged between 26 and 36, who had eaten dinner on the same day, developed similar symptoms about 19 hours later.
One person must be admitted to hospital after eating golden quicksand soft shell crab and lobster risotto
Among the nine people, five affected people have sought medical attention, and one of them has to be admitted to the hospital. All patients are in stable condition, the center said.
It is understood that the restaurant concerned is Cafe "Tea Chat" on the upper floor of No. 189 Portland Street, Mong Kok, and all the affected people have some dishes of "Golden Quicksand Soft Shell Crab and Lobster Risotto Risotto".
Golden Quicksand Soft Shell Crab and Lobster Risotto Risotto.
(Openrice image)
The staff said that many diners ordered the dishes involved that night and have been removed from the shelves for safety reasons.
The staff of "Tea Chat" acknowledged the incident when responding to inquiries this afternoon, saying that the situation was very special, because many diners also ordered the dish that night, but only a few diners were unwell, and the cause of the food poisoning was still unknown. For the sake of safety, this dish has been removed for inspection.
He also said that the FEHD has sent staff to inspect the restaurant on many occasions, and they are all satisfied with the hygiene of the kitchen: "Everything is clear and understandable, and they are all stubborn."
The CFS urges the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene regularly to prevent food-borne diseases.
When eating out, one should pay attention to patronizing reliable and licensed restaurants, avoiding eating raw seafood, handling carefully and separating raw and cooked food thoroughly during the cooking process, etc.
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