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‘Still in shock’: Tourist appalled at server’s disgusting note on breakfast bill after making a simple request

A tourist in Riccione, Italy, discovered a note on her breakfast receipt instructing the chef to "burn and spit on eggs" after she requested they not be runny. The diner expressed shock and disgust over the message, which appeared after she sent the food back. The server attempted to discard the receipt, but the diner threatened to involve the police to prevent the evidence from being destroyed. The incident has since triggered viral outrage online.

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  • A tourist in Riccione found a note on a breakfast bill after asking for eggs not to be runny.
  • The note told the chef to "burn and spit on eggs".
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Reports now detail the server's attempt to destroy the receipt and the diner's threat to call police.

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  1. Tourist finds note telling chef to spit on eggs in Riccione restaurant

    A tourist in Riccione, Italy, discovered a note on her breakfast receipt instructing the chef to "burn and spit on eggs" after she requested they not be runny. The diner expressed shock and disgust over the message, which appeared after she sent the food back. The server attempted to discard the receipt, but the diner threatened to involve the police to prevent the evidence from being destroyed. The incident has since triggered viral outrage online.

    Why it matters

    The situation highlights concerns regarding food safety and staff conduct in the hospitality sector. It centers on a conflict between a customer's dietary request and a server's written response to the kitchen.

    What is confirmed

    • A tourist in Riccione found a note on a breakfast bill after asking for eggs not to be runny.
    • The note told the chef to "burn and spit on eggs".

    Still unconfirmed

    • The waiter tried to throw the receipt away until the diner threatened to call the police.

    What to watch next

    • Official statement from the Riccione restaurant management.
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. New York Post — ‘Still in shock’: Tourist appalled at server’s disgusting note on breakfast bill after making a simple request
    2. Il Mattino — From Breakfast Request to Viral Outrage in Riccione
    3. LADbible — Horrified tourist left in shock at note on receipt after asking for eggs ‘not to be runny’
    4. metro.co.uk — Diner's disgust at receipt telling chef to ‘burn and spit on eggs' after she sent them back
    5. The Mary Sue — Can a Restaurant Employee Be Charged for Spitting in Food?
    6. International Business Times UK — 'Absolutely Inappropriate': Tourist Disgusted After Restaurant Receipt Jokes About Spitting in Their Food
    7. Gamepur — What Did The Note On The Italian Restaurant Receipt Say About The Tourist's Eggs?
    8. Bored Panda — Tourist Horrified As Server Leaves Disgusting Note On Breakfast Bill After Simple Request: "Still In Shock"
    9. www.aol.com — ‘Still in shock’: Tourist appalled at server’s disgusting note on breakfast bill after making a simple request
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