Crust Pizza has spoken out after gross footage captured the disgusting moment pigeons helped themselves to toppings.
Three birds were caught feasting on shredded cheese kept at a counter at Crust in Neutral Bay, on Sydneys lower north shore.
A passer-by filmed the nauseating incident with no staff seen keeping an eye on the front of the shop, and uploaded footage to social media.
A spokesperson for the store told media that the stores front door was left open while a staff member was working in the aback
They said the stores front door was left open for a short period while a staff member was working in the back kitchen.
Three pigeons were filmed helping themselves to pizza ingredients at a pizzeria in north Sydney
The store where the passer-by filmed the pigeons feasting is the wealth North Shore Sydney suburb of Neutral Bay
The door was left open accidentally, and the pigeon just flew in straight away.
That was an unfortunate day … since the incident has happened, we have taken some precautions so it wont happen again.
Staff have been warned keep the doors closed whenever possible and to always cover the topping containers with lids.
Many Aussies were disgusted by the site of the pigeons enjoying their lunch in ingredients prepared to serve up to people.
Never eating crust pizza again, one person commented.
Thats my last crust order, ever, a second added.
Yeah wont be going there, a third said.
There were a number who expressed amusement at the sight.
Crust pizza ... pigeon approved, wrote one.
Theyre just spicing up for the crust hot wings, another said unsettlingly.
Love that third pigeon.... hes like is this happening?, another commented.
Crust is the third biggest pizza chain in Australia with 136 outlets, which operate as individually owned franchises.