Health department forms 30 special teams to inspect hotels, restaurants, food outlets across Bengaluru
According to the notification from Health and Family Welfare Department, the inspection will be conducted in five-star hotels, road-side eateries, restaurants and other forms of food businesses.
The Health and Family Welfare Department in Bengaluru has established 30 special inspection teams to scrutinize hotels, restaurants, and various food outlets following public complaints and social media posts. These teams, comprising officials from Food Safety and Drug Administration, were initiated on August 7, 2026, with U.T. Khader, the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, emphasizing the citizens' right to consume clean and healthy food.
The inspection drive will commence in five-star hotels, road-side eateries, and other food establishments. Teams led by Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K. will adhere to the guidelines set by FSSAI and record videos for further investigation. In case of violations, legal action will be taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
The inspection will cover aspects like expired ingredients, kitchen hygiene, temperature control, banned colors in food preparation, and cross-contamination prevention measures. Additionally, the department seeks citizen complaints about food safety violations via FSSAI's helpline number. The department demands a visit to the centralised kitchen of each inspected food establishment for a thorough assessment.
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