City's open-air restaurants start back-end work to fix irregularities
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Kolkata: Several
open-air restaurants
have started their back-end work to correct '
irregularities
' for which they were pulled up. Meanwhile, the Hotel and Restaurants' Association of Eastern India (
HRAEI
) has launched hygiene training for kitchen workers of all restaurants, which will be conducted in batches.A south Kolkata restaurant 'altered' its rooftop section to meet the regulations, according to a restaurant body official.
"It received a notice from the KMC and took measures. The restaurant is now waiting for an inspection by the civic authorities and the fire department to receive a final clearance," he said.A Burrabazar rooftop restaurant was inspected by civic authorities and the fire department, which have given it clearance, according to the restaurant. Several others that received a notice from the KMC are waiting for the SOP that the civic body has prepared for rooftop eateries. It could bring about clarity, felt restaurants' bodies. "The SOP will help to remove ambiguity and hasten the move to remove irregularities, if there are any," said HRAEI president Sudesh Poddar.HRAEI's '
Food Safety
Training and Certification' (FOSTAC) programme on advanced catering at The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata was was inaugurated earlier this week.
The programme — to be held twice a month for a year — aims at raising hygiene standards across the city's restaurants. It saw participation from hospitality professionals from the city and neighbouring states. "The training will focus on food safety protocols and best practices in catering, aligned with the latest Food Safety and Standards Authority of India guidelines.
The inaugural session was conducted by Anup Kumar Tiwari, national diamond trainer, FOSTAC.This initiative is part of HRAEI's continuous efforts to promote food safety, hygiene, and skill development within the hospitality sector, said Poddar, adding that other than civic, fire, and other safety norms, food safety was essential for all eateries. "It is not just a regulatory requirement but a fundamental responsibility of the hospitality industry. Through these training programmes, we want to instil a culture of excellence and accountability that meets global standards," he said.
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