Certain parts of the kitchen responsible for catering at Semmelweis University have been closed due to rodent contamination.

The Pest County Government Office temporarily suspended the use of several areas of Semmelweis University’s kitchen due to hygiene issues. Inspections revealed significant pest contamination and general food safety problems. The Gasztvitál group, responsible for the university's catering since 2024, must rectify these issues before resuming operations. Despite the suspension, the university assures that clinical catering and patient care remain uninterrupted, with no reported illnesses related to the hygiene situation. The university has implemented stricter internal quality controls since the inspection and plans to initiate a new procurement process for catering services soon.