Pest exterminators were called into a Newquay fast food chain after a rat scuttled across the dining area in front of shocked customers.
The rat was chased from the KFC store in East Street by a member of staff, after dodging a number of customers who were forced to leap onto their chairs to escape it.
One customer asked for her money back after the incident, while a number made complaints to the environmental health officer.
A KFC spokesman said the company had contacted the pest control agency and also the environmental health officer themselves.
He added that there was no evidence to suggest there was a rat infestation and staff had been given advice on how to stop rodents from getting into the store.
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