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Minister Inspects Eatery, Finds Unhygienic Food
8 Oct
Summary
- Transport minister conducted a surprise inspection at a wayside eatery.
- Passengers complained about poor food quality and unhygienic toilets.
- Minister found food stored and handled in unhygienic conditions.
Transport Minister Vijay Tamizhan Parthiban made a surprise visit to a wayside eatery in Erode district on Wednesday night, responding to passenger grievances.
The inspection followed repeated complaints about substandard food and poor sanitation at the eatery located on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway.
During his visit, the minister spoke with passengers, gathering feedback on food quality, pricing, and the condition of facilities. He observed that food items were stored and handled unhygienically.
Minister Parthiban issued a stern warning to the management regarding the compromise of passenger health and safety. He instructed senior transport officials to pursue legal action against the establishment for its non-compliance with established standards.