In continuation to intensified food safety inspections across tourist destinations, a team of Food Safety officials Anantnag today sealed M/S Lucky Palace Dhaba and two Nanwai shops at Pahalgam after it found the premises operating under severe unhygienic and unsanitary conditions.
During the inspection, the establishments were found violating basic food safety and hygiene requirements prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the rules and regulations thereunder including improper storage of food articles, lack of cleanliness in food preparation areas, poor personal hygiene of food handlers, and overall insanitary conditions posing a serious risk to public health.
Taking serious cognizance of the violations, the department initiated immediate enforcement action and sealed the premises in the interest of consumer safety and public health.
Meanwhile, the Food Safety Department has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring safe and hygienic food for the public, particularly in tourist areas.
The department has also warned all Food Business Operators to strictly comply with food safety and hygiene standards failing which stringent legal action shall be initiated. Further, the general public has been urged to report unhygienic/food fraud practices to the department for prompt action.