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“This is a question for oomis:
There is a comedy club known for its adult humor and foul language. One day the owner decides he wants to start selling more than just drinks. He wants to sell things like chicken wings and burgers as well. He figures he might as well make it kosher to attract as many patrons as he can.
He has zero intention in changing the type of show he offers his patrons.
Do you think he should receive a hashgacha? “
If his food is kosher without question, his FOOD should have a hashgocha. If I were the rov in that neighborhood, I would lobby to discourage my baalabatim from going inside. Believe me, I understand where you are coming from on this. I find it reprehensible that such establishments exist. BUT, that has nothing to do with whether or not the food is kosher. It has to do with whether or not the seviva is appropriate. Would you argue that (chalilah) frum inmates should not be allowed access to kosher food because of where THEY are???? Should their food not have a hashgocha because of the unsavory nature of their seviva? Think about it.