Operation monsoon shuts down 80 shops after food safety inspections
T'puram: Health minister Veena George said the food safety department conducted inspections across 4,451 establishments statewide. The inspections were intensified following complaints about food being distributed in unsanitary conditions in commercial establishments during the rainy season.
The inspections, part of Operation Monsoon, which runs from May to July, would continue.
Following the drive that began on May 2, operations of 80 shops that did not comply with food safety standards were shut down. Rectification notices were issued to 592 establishments and compounding notices were given to 433 establishments. For further inspections, 1,850 surveillance samples and 1,054 statutory samples were collected.
As part of the drive, night squads also conducted inspections. The inspections were carried out from 4pm to 8pm, focusing on shops that are active in the evening.
In addition to hotels and restaurants, inspections were conducted in all establishments involved in food production and distribution as part of Operation Monsoon. Strict action would be taken if shops are found operating in unhygienic conditions during the monsoon. Cooking and distribution of food should be done in a sanitary environment. It must be ensured that the water used in shops is clean and that cooked food is stored in a clean environment.
Online distributors should also handle food with care, keeping these factors in mind. Establishments like street food vendors operating at night should pay extra attention to food distribution, the minister said.
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