Closure notice to eateries

The Food Safety wing’s special squads conducted inspections over the last 12 days at 5,413 food production and sales outlets across the State.

The licences of 36 outlets, which were found to be functioning in an unhygienic manner, were cancelled and closure notices were issued.

A compounded fine of Rs. 72,76,000 was collected from various outlets for blatant violation of FSS Act. Food safety special squads in all districts will collect complaints from the public on Onam holidays also.