A popular Chinese restaurant in Madrid has been forced to close its doors after health inspectors discovered it was serving an unexpected ingredient – urban pigeons. Jin Gu restaurant in the Usera district had been passing off the street-caught birds as roast duck to unsuspecting customers.
The investigation began after locals complained about unusual smells coming from the establishment. What inspectors found was beyond imagination – freshly plucked pigeons ready for cooking, a kitchen crawling with cockroaches, and meat strips hanging to dry like laundry. The situation worsened when they discovered a secret storage room containing hundreds of kilos of rotting food in rusted freezers.
Neighbors admitted they’d had concerns about the restaurant for some time, noticing suspicious food handling practices and deliveries left outside for hours. Despite these red flags, the restaurant maintained surprisingly positive online reviews until the shocking truth emerged.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the restaurant’s practices, with the owner facing multiple charges. The case has sparked outrage in the community and raised questions about how such violations could go unnoticed despite regular inspections.
