When the Sink Turns into a Poop Lane: A Singapore Food Court Fiasco
Picture this: You’re in an appetite‑filled corner of Causeway Point, ready to taste the legendary chicken rice that Cantine is famous for. You’re halfway to your first bite when a sudden shock of reality hits — a Cantine staff member has just taken a little “business break” right at the kitchen sink!
Why All the Fuss?
- The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is on the case, investigating the incident.
- The stall will remain closed until the investigation wraps up.
- Disciplinary measures are in motion, and staff will likely face re‑training or even termination if this repeats.
Was It Just a Bad Joke?
It seems more than a prank. Hisham, a Stomp contributor, hand‑took a video of the whole drama on the evening of November 1, around 7:45 pm. The clip shows an employee, apparently unable to hold on, using the kitchen sink like a personal bathroom.
Video Highlights (and the “Nice to have you in the position of…!”)
In the clip, the employee stands there, “just doing a quick little thick of it,” and then insists on cleaning his… oh, you know what? He apparently never washed his hands before stepping back into the kitchen. Hisham could’t help but confront him:
- Hisham says: “Uncle, you just peed in the sink and didn’t wash your hands… yet you’re ready to handle my order!”
- The worker fumbles an explanation, repeatedly mentioning “high tide” (some kind of humor?) and refuses to acknowledge the issue.
- Others in the kitchen try to intervene. A female colleague sighs, “Hygiene leh” (i.e., “It’s about hygiene”), but the employee again needed a “strong” push. The conversation ends abruptly with the worker walking away, refusing to engage.
Flashes of the Falkish Fanfare
Fast forward: The shaky video gets to Stomp and an alert rings to the SFA. The SFA responded promptly.
What the SFA Says
“Food safety is a joint responsibility,” the agency announced. All food service operators are required to take the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1, and they must always maintain a high standard of hygiene. If you see a staff doing the “bastard trick” — or any other questionable nibble — report them right straight to the SFA via their online feedback form.
Cantine’s Take
Inside a formal release, a Cantine spokesperson thanked the customer for raising the issue and gave a stern warning about the severity of the situation:
“We are taking HUGE steps to correct this. The stall will be closed and will only reopen after a thorough deep cleaning and a process of re‑training + disciplinary action.”
They added, “If the stall holder repeats such violations, we will not hesitate to terminate their partnership.”
What Does It Mean For You at the Chicken Rice Stall?
- You’ll have to wait until the stall reopens.
- Expect the staff to be exhausted — literally. There’s no need to be there for the “high tide”!
- While the uneasy drama drags on, keep ordering from other stalls or try the famous poached mushrooms. Variety is the spice of life, after all.
One Can’t Hide From Food Safety
Thanks to the SFA, the little saga of “slip‑and‑poop in the kitchen sink” is handed back into the hands of the council that cares. We’ll know whether the stall receives a stern slap on the wrist or a prison sentence (kidding) after the deep dive. But remember — careful handling of food, no peeing in the sink, and for the love of Mother Teresa, wash your hands! The kitchen should be a sanctuary, not a trap.
