Safety not on the platter: Bengaluru’s food safety checks expose gaps, from star hotels to quick-commerce warehouses
Food safety inspections over the past few days in Bengaluru have challenged the assumption that a higher-priced meal or a well-known brand, by default, ensures good standards, writes Afshan Yasmeen
Food safety inspections across Bengaluru have revealed significant gaps in standards, regardless of a restaurant's reputation or price point. The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) conducted extensive raids, targeting a diverse range of establishments, from roadside eateries to upscale five-star hotels, international fast-food chains, government canteens, and quick-commerce warehouse suppliers.
During these inspections, officials discovered expired food, rotten meat and vegetables, mislabelled products, inadequate storage and hygiene practices, and concerns about the use of used cooking oil. These findings challenge the common belief that higher-priced meals or well-known brands inherently guarantee better food safety.
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