There's no love lost between summer and stomach troubles. So, it's best to avoid street food vendors and visit a reputed and hygienic restaurant that serves street savouries. But if you are on the road and can't resist digging into your favourite chaat, then check if your vendor is preparing those foods in a hygienic way.
- The cart should be located in a clean and dry place; there should be no open drains or toilets near the food stall. The raw materials should be protected from dust, wind, rain, strong heat and flies.
- Ensure the vendor keeps his garbage cans at a safe distance to avoid attracting insects and animals, such as dogs, cats and rodents.
- Takeaway food should not be kept in contact with or packed in newspaper.
- Sauces and chutneys should ideally be stored in foodgrade plastic/glass/steel containers with proper lids.
- Check for tell-tale signs like dirt on the salt and pepper shaker, sticky ketchup bottles and smelly cleaning cloth.
Guidelines by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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