May 15, 2017

Rotten, uncovered food seized from City eateries

Srinagar: The food safety officers of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) visited various areas of Srinagar to inspect food establishments including hotels, bakery shops, dhaba’s and other food outlets. The visit was initiated by commissioner SMC Dr Shafqat Khan.
The eateries that got inspected in different areas included Lal Chowk, M.A road, Batamaloo, Residency road, Wazirbagh , Rajbagh , Hyderpora and adjacent areas.
During the inspection large quantity of rusted utensils and uncovered food items kept in polythene bags were were destroyed on spot.
The mutton sellers were strictly directed to maintain proper hygiene. Rotten vegetables and fruits were destroyed in bulk from various City markets, an SMC spokesperson said.
The Commissioner SMC Dr Shafqat Khan in this regard has appealed food business operators to maintain up to mark hygiene and sell qualitative food to the public.

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