What began as an ordinary lunch rush turned into absolute chaos when a chef suddenly attacked his own customers, leaving diners and staff in total shock. The wild confrontation — now known online as “DonutCopScam #2” — was caught on surveillance footage and has since gone viral, with millions of views and endless debate about what caused the meltdown.
The incident took place inside a small local restaurant earlier this year, when witnesses say a disagreement between a customer and the chef spiraled out of control within seconds. According to the video, the chef can be seen stepping out from behind the counter, yelling at a patron who had apparently complained about his order.
What happened next stunned everyone: the chef suddenly lunged toward the customer, shouting obscenities before shoving him against the wall. Other diners scrambled to escape as the situation escalated. Moments later, the chef allegedly grabbed a nearby metal utensil and threatened to “teach them some respect.”
Restaurant workers can be heard screaming for him to stop as one person calls 911. Within minutes, police arrived and restrained the visibly agitated chef, who was reportedly still shouting as officers escorted him outside.
“He just lost it,” said one eyewitness. “One second he was arguing about a refund — the next, he was swinging and screaming. Everyone thought he was joking until he wasn’t.”
Authorities confirmed that the chef was arrested at the scene and charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Investigators later revealed that he had been involved in a similar outburst months prior at another restaurant, where he allegedly threw a plate at a customer during an argument about service time.
Social media reactions have been explosive. The video, originally uploaded by a bystander under the hashtag #DonutCopScam2, has been shared across TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube, with users expressing disbelief at the chef’s behavior. Some blamed workplace stress and burnout in the food industry, while others said it was simply unacceptable violence.
“We all get bad reviews,” one commenter wrote. “But attacking customers? That’s beyond unprofessional — that’s criminal.”
“This man clearly needs therapy, not a kitchen,” another added.
The restaurant’s owner has since issued a public statement condemning the incident and confirming that the chef has been terminated effective immediately. The establishment temporarily closed for two days to “ensure the safety and well-being of all staff and guests.”
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time a “rage in the kitchen” story has gone viral. Experts say that the high-stress, high-heat environment of restaurant work — combined with long hours and low pay — can lead to extreme burnout and emotional breakdowns. But even they admit this case stands out for how quickly things escalated.
As for the injured customer, reports indicate he sustained minor bruises but declined hospitalization. He has since spoken to local reporters, saying:
“I just wanted my food fixed. I never thought I’d get attacked for asking.”
The footage now serves as a chilling reminder of how a single bad moment can destroy a career — and how viral cameras catch every second of it.
In the words of one viral tweet:
“The kitchen’s hot — but someone needs to cool down.”
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