During an inspection by the Health Department in the upscale area of Bangalore, serious violations in food safety were discovered in the kitchens of pubs, hotels, and restaurants. During the inspection at the Sky hotel kitchen, located in UB City, large quantities of spoiled and rotten products, including meat with mold, were found.
According to officials, 45 kilograms of chicken and beef were seized as unfit for consumption. Additionally, 6 kilograms of vegetable cutlets were deemed unusable during the check.
The inspection also examined products from Packe Products. As a result of the Health Department's actions, a total of 51 kilograms of food products from the Sky hotel were confiscated and destroyed. Approximately 15 liters of used cooking oil were also taken from the kitchen.
The inspection raised concerns regarding kitchen cleanliness and proper storage of food ingredients. During a recent campaign of inspections, expiration dates and spoiled products were identified in several three-star and five-star hotels in Bangalore.
Not only was the Sky hotel under the close scrutiny of the Health Department; other establishments were also inspected. From the Royal Chain Hotel network, 50 kilograms of duck and 5 kilograms of fish were seized, totaling 55 kilograms of food products.
Five kilograms of green beans were seized from the Madras Kitchen, and 5 kilograms of mushrooms were taken from the Tescon hotel. Furthermore, 3 kilograms of fish were seized from the Senchez hotel, and 7 kilograms of cakes, potatoes, and tacos were destroyed.
Overall, these measures resulted in the seizure or destruction of 132 kilograms of food products, as well as the removal of 15 liters of used oil. Officials confirmed that the spoiled products were destroyed according to established procedures.
These actions seriously question the measures ensuring food safety and hygiene in the kitchens of expensive and prestigious hotels and restaurants.
