Officials visit hotels, hostels in Shivamogga to check establishments storing and serving food
Officials in Shivamogga conducted inspections of hotels and hostels to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Establishments were warned to properly store food and maintain clean facilities or face legal action.
Why it matters
Regular food safety inspections are critical for public health and preventing foodborne illnesses in urban centers.
A team of officials led by Shivamogga sub-division Assistant Commissioner Maitri H.P.S. inspected several hotels and government hostels on August 30 to check for lapses related to food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene at food establishments.
The officials inspected centres engaged in preparing, storing, and selling food items for human consumption. As part of the drive, they visited Hotel Harsha Fern, the refugee relief centre at Thavarekoppa, Savi Bakery in Vinobanagar, and Vidhatri Bhavan in Gandhinagar.
Ms. Maithri told the hotel proprietors that expired and unfit food items should be segregated immediately, and disposed of properly to prevent their use in preparation or sale. Food must be stored in clean, food-safe containers at appropriate temperature, and kitchens, food preparation areas, and storage spaces should be kept clean and dry.
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