Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 10 : The Karnataka Food Safety Department conducted a series of inspections at various hotels across Bengaluru, leading to the seizure and disposal of 132 kg of food articles and 15 litres of used cooking oil.
During the inspection at Hotel Sky in UB City, officials found 45 kg of rotten chicken and beef along with 6 kg of vegetable cutlets and 15 litres of used cooking oil. These food articles, totalling 51 kg, were found unfit for consumption and were discarded or destroyed as per standard procedure.
In a related action, the kitchen of Skyee Lounge on the 16th floor of UB City was ordered to be closed due to unhygienic maintenance.
Officials said that all meat and beef found at the lounge were rotten with fungus, and milk and curd products were discovered with expiry dates from ten days prior.
The enforcement drive also covered the Royal Chain Hotel, where a total of 55 kg of food was seized, including 50 kg of duck and 5 kg of fish.
At Senchez Hotel, authorities seized 3 kg of fish and discarded 7 kg of cake, potatoes, and tacos. Furthermore, 5 kg of green peas were seized from Madras Kitchen, and 5 kg of mushrooms were taken from Tescon Hotel.
According to the department, the total quantity of food articles seized and disposed of during the operation amounted to 132 kg, in addition to 15 litres of used cooking oil.
All seized items were categorised as unfit for human consumption and handled accordingly.