Screengrab posted by Dr Ashok Seth (Img;X)
Mumbai: A visit to a luxury hotel in Mumbai turned into an uncomfortable experience for cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth after he spotted a cockroach near his dinner table. The incident took place at Romano’s, the Italian restaurant located inside JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar.
Dr Seth later shared details of the experience on social media, along with a video showing the insect near the dining area. The post quickly gained attention, with many users discussing hygiene standards and food safety practices followed by high-end restaurants.
According to the details shared online, Dr Seth was having dinner at the restaurant when he noticed the cockroach near his table. The presence of the insect disturbed the dining experience, and the doctor highlighted the issue through his social media post.
Look who came for dinner unexpectedly. ‘Roachie’ - a baby *cockroach was on our table wanting to share our dinner at the Romano restaurant at JW Marriott , Sahar , Mumbai, Saturday night*!!! Despite our persuasion ‘ Roachie’ refused to leave . Maybe wanted Piazza and not… pic.twitter.com/w1h92KZiaU
— Dr. Ashok Seth (@Dr_AshokSeth) September 20, 2026
The video showed the cockroach moving around the table area, which led to reactions from social media users. Many questioned how such a situation could occur at a premium hospitality property.
After sharing the incident, Dr Seth tagged Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration officials, including Commissioner Tukaram Munde, drawing attention towards hygiene and sanitation concerns.
The incident has started a discussion about the importance of regular pest control, cleanliness checks and strict food safety measures in restaurants and hotels.
Luxury hotels are known for maintaining high standards of service and customer experience. However, incidents related to hygiene often raise questions about routine inspections and preventive measures.
The matter has highlighted the need for consistent monitoring of food preparation and dining areas to ensure customer safety. The hotel’s response and further action regarding the complaint are being awaited.
