Food safety officials shut down a posh pub in Bengaluru after they discovered rotten meat, expired dairy products and unhygienic kitchen conditions during a citywide inspection drive. The Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department conducted inspections across Bengaluru Urban district and BBMP zones to check food storage facilities, restaurants and other food businesses. During the raids, officials seized or discarded around 132 kg of food products and disposed of 15 litres of used cooking oil. Inspectors found fungus-infested meat, unsafe sauces, expired dairy products, fish, mushrooms and other food items at several establishments. At Skyye Lounge in UB City, officials found poor hygiene inside the kitchen and ordered the pub to close. The inspection team discovered rotten chicken and beef, along with expired milk and curd. Officials said they removed unsafe products from the premises and destroyed them according to food safety procedures.
Bengaluru: 45 Kg Rotten Chicken and Beef Found
Officials found a total of 51 kg of food articles unfit for consumption at Skyye Lounge. The seized food included 45 kg of rotten chicken and beef, with officials reportedly finding fungal growth on the meat. The team also identified six kg of vegetable cutlets that failed to meet safety standards. Inspectors checked the kitchen and found conditions that did not meet required hygiene standards. They also discovered milk and curd that had crossed their expiry dates by around ten days. Authorities discarded or destroyed all the unsafe food items according to prescribed procedures. The team also disposed of 15 litres of used cooking oil found at the pub. Officials took the action after assessing the condition of the food products and the kitchen. The department said it would take further legal action against food businesses that violate food safety regulations. The closure of the pub followed the inspection findings and highlighted concerns about food storage and kitchen hygiene.
Food safety teams also inspected several other hotels and restaurants across Bengaluru and seized or discarded food products that failed safety checks. At Royal Chain Hotel, officials seized 50 kg of duck and five kg of fish, bringing the total quantity seized there to 55 kg. Inspectors seized another five kg of green peas from Madras Kitchen during their inspection. At Tescon Hotel, officials removed five kg of mushrooms after finding them unsuitable under the inspection standards. The teams also inspected Senchez Hotel and seized three kg of fish from the premises. Officials discarded another seven kg of food, including cake, potatoes and tacos. The department continued checking food storage and preparation practices at these establishments. Officials focused on the quality, expiry dates and storage conditions of food products. They removed items that failed to satisfy safety requirements and began the necessary procedures against businesses where inspectors found violations.
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Officials Inspect Major Food Storage Facilities
The food safety department also inspected major storage and distribution centres that supply food products to hotels and catering businesses in Bengaluru. Teams visited facilities operated by Coldman Logistics and Radhakrishna Foodland as part of the inspection campaign. These companies supply various food products to several reputed hotels and other establishments in the city. During the inspections, officials found around 70 kg of soy sauce and other sauces nearing their expiry dates. The teams seized the identified products and recorded the violations during their inspection. Officials also collected five meat samples and 13 other food samples for laboratory analysis. The department seized around 10 litres of beverages, including strawberry-flavoured drinks and other products approaching their expiry dates. Officials will examine the collected samples to determine whether they meet required food safety and quality standards. The department said these inspections would help prevent unsafe products from reaching hotels, restaurants and consumers.
The Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department launched the special inspection drive to examine food storage facilities and food businesses across Bengaluru Urban district and BBMP zones. The department formed 30 teams consisting of Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers for the operation. On August 8, the teams inspected facilities that supply food materials, mutton, fish and other products to national and international hotels and caterers. Officials examined storage conditions, food quality, expiry dates and safety practices at these facilities. They also collected samples from products that required further laboratory testing. The department said it would take legal action against food business operators who violate requirements under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Officials will continue checking establishments to identify unsafe food and poor storage practices. The department aims to ensure that food businesses follow prescribed hygiene and safety standards and protect consumers from contaminated, expired or improperly stored food.
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