Rotten meat, fungus on veggies: Bengaluru's 3-star, 5-star hotels in soup over food safety violations
An inspection across 26 hotels uncovered the stark food safety violations in Bengaluru as expired milk, bakery items among other rotten food items were found.
Bengaluru's upscale hotels are facing scrutiny from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) department over multiple food safety violations. A special inspection drive conducted across 26 hotels revealed issues such as improper storage of food, fungal growth on vegetables, and inadequate segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items.
Seized items included rotten meat, chicken, fish, and expired bakery products. The FDA has issued notices to the Food Business Operators (FBOs) and plans to initiate adjudication proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. This action follows a rise in public complaints about poor food quality and hygiene, leading the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department to form 30 special teams for surprise inspections at hotels, restaurants, and food outlets.
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