Food Safety dept. officials direct stall owners to maintain hygiene
Officials conduct surprise raids at Eat Street, interact with the public and enquire about the quality of food being sold
Late Tuesday night, the Food Safety department in Vijayawada carried out unannounced inspections at Eat Street, also known as the night food court. Led by Director General of DCA and Food Safety, P. Arun Babu, the teams visited various stalls to ensure compliance with hygiene standards. The inspectors examined the quality of a wide range of food items, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, snacks, ice creams, and flavored milk.
They also engaged with the public to gather feedback on the food offerings. Following the inspections, the officials sampled several dishes to verify their freshness. Eat Street, bustling from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. daily, hosts an array of food vendors, from fast food makers and biryani points to roadside eateries, tiffin centers, snack stalls, and soft drink vendors.
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