A customer found a live worm crawling inside a sandwich served at the PAUL restaurant in Gurugram [1], [2].
The incident has raised significant concerns regarding food safety and hygiene lapses at a high-end establishment. Because the restaurant is located in a prominent business hub, the discovery has prompted calls for stricter regulatory oversight of food outlets in the city [2], [4].
The discovery occurred on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 [2]. The customer, identified in some reports as Sulabh Mathur, was eating breakfast when he spotted the organism [1], [2]. He recorded a video of the live worm moving within the food, which was later shared across social media platforms [3], [4].
The meal was served at the PAUL outlet located in the One Horizon Centre [1], [2]. The video gained traction online after being reported on Aug. 23, 2026 [2].
Observers on social media have questioned whether the city needs a more aggressive crackdown on food and drug administration lapses to prevent such contamination [4]. The presence of a live parasite in prepared food suggests a failure in the supply chain or kitchen sanitation protocols, issues that can lead to widespread public health risks if not addressed.
Representatives for the restaurant have not provided a public statement regarding the specific source of the contamination. The video continues to circulate as a primary piece of evidence for the hygiene lapse [3].
“A live worm was found crawling inside a sandwich served at the PAUL restaurant”
This incident highlights a potential gap between the luxury branding of high-end eateries and their actual sanitary practices. When contamination occurs in premium establishments, it often triggers demands for systemic audits by food safety authorities to ensure that price points correlate with health standards.
