Health Department Forms 30 Special Teams to Inspect Hotels, Restaurants, Food Outlets Across Bengaluru
Officials said the teams will inspect for expired ingredients, banned colors and hygiene lapses, with fines, license cancellations and FIRs for serious violations.
- On Friday, the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department deployed 30 special teams to inspect food outlets across Bengaluru, acting on instructions from Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader.
- Recent social media posts and customer complaints alleged unhygienic kitchen conditions and the use of artificial colors in dishes like Gobi Manchurian, prompting the surprise inspections.
- Comprising officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, teams are conducting inspections at renowned locations for expired ingredients and hygiene violations, Food Safety Officer Srinivas said, following FSSAI standards.
- Violators face license cancellations and FIRs under the Food Safety and Standards Act. "People have the right to safe and quality food. We will not compromise on public health," Minister Khader said.
- Officials plan to extend inspections to colleges, hostels, and catering services in coming weeks, building on last year's "Operation Eat Right" campaign after food poisoning reports.
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