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City Clubs Flunk Food Safety Inspections
25 Aug
Summary
- Food safety norms violated by several prominent city clubs during FDA inspection.
- Officials found unhygienic food handling, improper storage, and labelling issues.
- Rotten produce and pest control failures noted at the Bowring Institute.
An inspection drive by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Tuesday revealed significant violations of food safety norms at several prominent clubs in Bengaluru. Officials reported finding unhygienic food handling practices, improper storage methods, and numerous labelling infractions across multiple establishments.
During the inspections at 10 clubs, including the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Club and the Bowring Institute, specific issues were identified. At the KSCA Club, officers observed poor personal hygiene among food handlers, the use of plastic cutting boards, and blocked drainage systems. Labeling violations were noted on food products, and there was a failure to store vegetarian and non-vegetarian items separately.
Further findings at the Bowring Institute included the presence of rotten onions and ginger, inadequate pest-control measures, and improper storage practices. These inspections are part of an ongoing FDA initiative to ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards among food business operators statewide.
