Diners find maggots in burger from Kaunas restaurant; eatery disputes claim

A wave of indignation swept through a Facebook group for restaurant reviews after a Kaunas resident shared a deeply unpleasant experience. The user posted anonymously about an order from the "Baking Mad Winter Cabin" fast-food restaurant, located at Raudondvario pl. 78.

The customer claimed that the delivered meal contained a shocking sight: moving larvae, resembling insect maggots, were found in the burger's patty. A photo accompanying the post quickly drew attention from other internet users, sparking numerous angry reactions in the comments section. Some commenters expressed outrage over alleged hygiene violations, with one writing, "What a horror, such establishments should be closed and not allowed to operate, poisoners!"

Others noted the quality of the meat visible in the photo, suggesting the patty appeared undercooked. Commenters actively urged the affected customer to contact the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT). The original poster confirmed they had already done so, providing all relevant order information.

"Kauno diena" contacted the VMVT for additional details. The agency confirmed receipt of the report and stated an investigation is underway, declining further comment until its conclusion. "Baking Mad Winter Cabin" eventually contacted "Kauno diena" the day after the article's publication.

Augustinas Bakutis, founder of "Baking Mad Winter Cabin," provided a statement: "After receiving the report, the VMVT inspected our restaurant. No violations were found – the production chain, product storage conditions, temperature logs, and pest control documentation were checked. No insects, let alone flies, were found. It is also important to mention the factual circumstances: according to the order data, the purchase was made on Friday, and the post with the photo was published only on Monday – three days later. A freshly prepared, thermally processed burger is consumed immediately, so we cannot answer what happened to the product and under what conditions over those three days. We contacted the author of the post immediately after it was published and offered to resolve the situation, but received no response. In ten years of operation, we have never had such an incident, and food safety is our top priority, as this inspection confirmed."