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Surat Civic Body Ensures Hygiene at Garba Events
15 Oct
Summary
- Food safety officers inspected 116 stalls at six Navratri venues.
- Notices were issued to 43 stalls for hygiene and quality issues.
- 113 food samples were collected for lab analysis.
Food safety officers from the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) undertook a significant inspection drive across six major Navratri event venues on Tuesday. This proactive measure was implemented to guarantee the safety and hygiene of food and beverages served to the large crowds of revellers.
During the inspection, officials meticulously checked stalls for cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards. Vendors received crucial instructions on maintaining hygiene, including the requirement for staff to wear aprons, caps, and gloves. A total of 116 food stalls were examined, resulting in 43 stalls receiving notices for deficiencies in infrastructure, hygiene, and food quality.
In addition to venue inspections, officials also guided vendors on obtaining temporary licenses and securing necessary permissions. A total of 113 food samples were collected from the Navratri venues and an additional 20 samples from an SMC-organized food festival. These samples have been sent to the SMC's Public Health Laboratory for analysis, with results anticipated within three days.
