What officials saw in kitchen of Chairman's Club in Bengaluru
Food safety officials in Bengaluru discovered significant health violations at the Chairman's Club, including the storage of expired food and improper handling of ingredients. The inspection revealed unhygienic conditions and the unauthorized use of artificial colors in food preparation.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing concerns regarding food safety standards and regulatory enforcement in private social clubs.
O fficials said that they came across major violations in the club’s kitchen, including storage of 40 kg of expired chilli and improper labelling not in accordance with FSSAI regulations on 5 kg of bread crumbs, among others. They alleged that highly unhygienic conditions were observed in the food preparation and storage areas, and the use or storage of unauthorised and prohibited artificial colours in food products. The club allegedly failed to follow the required food safety measures in the storage and handling of food products, including storage of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food products together.
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