FSSAI seals one restaurant, serves notice to 12 for non-compliance in Coimbatore district
The FSSAI conducted a special inspection drive in Coimbatore, resulting in the sealing of one restaurant and fines for 12 others for hygiene and licensing violations. The regulator inspected over 460 food establishments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Why it matters
Strict enforcement of food safety regulations is essential for public health and maintaining industry standards in the hospitality sector.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) sealed a restaurant on Mettupalayam Road and served notices to 12 other food business operators (FBO) for non-compliance of various rules during a six-day-long special drive conducted across Coimbatore district.
The food regulator also issued notices for improvement to eight FBOs, mainly restaurants.
A total compounding penalty to the tune of ₹95,000 was imposed on different FBOs for various violators.
FSSAI Designated Officer T. Anuradha and 17 Food Safety Officers carried out surprise checks from September 1 to September 6 at establishments that handle food in the high-risk category, which have greater potential to cause food safety hazards or get contaminated easily if handled correctly.
The officers inspected 462 establishments, covering hotels, restaurants, bakeries, tea shops, institutional canteens, workplace canteens, central kitchens, cloud kitchens, hostels and clubs.
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