Fast food can seem like an attractive proposition after a night on the tiles or a long day at work when you can't be bothered to cook.
But after seeing this picture of the scene inside one east London chicken shop you might want to reconsider that double fillet burger.
Inspectors for Waltham Forest Council were horrified when they paid a visit to QFC in Wood Street.
They discovered a a mouse infestation in the kitchen as well as dirty floors and extremely poor hygiene standards, prompting one environmental health officer to dub it "the filthiest premises I have seen in a long time".
Cabinet Member for Environment, councillor Clyde Loakes said: "It begs the question, ‘What does the Q in QFC stand for?' Queasy? Questionable? Certainly not Quality."
He added: "The fact that mice were running around this kitchen – and from the amount of droppings found, for some time too – just makes you feel sick for anyone who has eaten there recently."
The fast food outlet was shut down following the inspection on November 18 and will remain closed until officials are satisfied it no longer poses a threat to public health.
