Overview

• A total of 43 diners fell ill with salmonella following meals between August 4 and 8, with 12 cases severe enough to require hospitalization, including two minors from a Llucmajor family of five.
• Investigators identified serious hygiene failures, notably food held at unsafe temperatures and inadequate kitchen cleaning and maintenance standards.
• The Balearic health authority imposed an immediate temporary closure and has mandated a ten-day window for the restaurant to correct deficiencies and submit an improved hygiene concept.
• The outlet is part of a regional sushi chain that faced a similar salmonella incident in 2019, when more than 100 customers were sickened.
• Mallorca’s tourism-reliant economy and visitor safety concerns have prompted officials to step up enforcement measures to curb foodborne risks.