Kolkata civic body cracks down on 40 restaurants over food safety violations

Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) took action against approximately 40 restaurants, food establishments and sweet shops during a week-long food safety campaign. Inspections revealed violations related to cleanliness, food storage and adherence to food safety regulations. The action covered prominent establishments including Nizam's, Karim's, Shimla Biryani and an outlet of Arslan.

The crackdown was conducted as part of a special food safety week across the state. KMC officials and food safety authorities inspected restaurant kitchens, storage areas, materials in use and licensing. KMC Commissioner Smita Pandey stated the campaign covered hotels, clubs, restaurants, markets and all food establishments across the city.

Inspections revealed expired food items, poor kitchen hygiene, improper food storage, pest infestations and reuse of cooking oil. Some establishments also had decomposed food items discovered during the inspections.