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Legendary chef Alasdair Gill has revealed a bone-chilling story from his culinary past while defending a fellow chef facing a hygiene setback. After a renowned two-Michelin-star restaurant in Wales, Ynyshir, received a surprising one-star hygiene rating, Gill stepped up to share his own wild kitchen experiences. š²
In a piece for The Times, Alasdair described an eerie morning he once had. Arriving at the crack of dawn, he found the kitchen floor seemingly alive. As his eyes adjusted, he realised it was covered with sticky tape traps teeming with trapped mice, creating a surreal rodent dance party right under his feet! šš
This unsettling memory from Alasdair’s past is a far cry from the controversy surrounding Gareth Ward, the chef at Ynyshir. Gareth is facing scrutiny over his choice of raw ingredients and the unconventional methods he swears by. Despite the challenges, he stands by his unique approach, saying, “Iām not at all ashamed but I am disappointed.”
Gareth argues that his sashimi-grade fish, imported directly from Japan, is top-notch and insists his salt-aging chamber is just misunderstood. After all, independent tests post-inspection found zilch wrong with the fish. Ensuring quality and transparency, Gareth proudly states, “The kitchen is open, everyone can see everything, the place is immaculate.” š
Despite the hiccup, Ynyshir remains committed to maintaining stellar standards. Improvements have been made, such as a new hand-washing station. With Gareth’s 27 years of culinary expertise, he’s confident in the restaurant’s world-class operations.
What are your thoughts? Is it time for a fresh perspective on food safety regulations, or does tradition hold the key? š½ļøš Let us know in the comments below!