Viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have drawn widespread criticism
Hong Kong’s introduction of pet-friendly dining at designated restaurants has drawn significant public criticism, leading some lawmakers to call for tighter vetting of licences.
Since the scheme began on July 9, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has received about 20 complaints.
The department earlier said most complaints involved minor issues such as leash lengths and seating arrangements.
However, viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have sparked widespread criticism.
On Monday, a Chinese restaurant in Kai Tak holding a pet-friendly permit received a warning letter after the department found that food had been repeatedly cooked or heated on the dining table over three days.
In response, catering sector lawmaker Jonathan Leung Chun said the initial “chaos” would pass as the industry settled in.