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Karnataka orders hotels to tighten food hygiene
The Hindu··12 Aug
Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration issued an August 11 advisory asking hotels, dhabas and restaurants to tighten hygiene after inspections found expired products and poor conditions, including at some star hotels. Operators must comply on preparation, storage, staff hygiene, water, toilets, pest control and waste. The department warned of legal action for expired food or unsafe water.
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What It Means For You
- Karnataka diners can expect stricter kitchen checks after raids found expired stock even in some star hotels.
- Food business owners should update temperature logs, staff medical records and pest-control documentation now.
- Customers can look for displayed food licences and report clear storage or hygiene violations to authorities.
What's Happening
- The state food safety department issued a mandatory hygiene advisory to hotels, dhabas and restaurants.
- Recent inspections found expired products and unhygienic conditions at multiple establishments.
- Officials warned of legal action for contamination, unsafe water and other food-law breaches.
Temperature Control as the Core of Kitchen Compliance
- Separate sinks for raw food and utensil washing are required to limit cross-contamination.
- Chilled food guidance also cites storage below 4°C for some items alongside the -18°C frozen rule.
- Premises must stay free of peeling paint, cracks and exposed electrical wires in food areas.
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