By Ankita Shaw-Kolkata: Ahead of *Durga Puja food safety authorities* carried out surprise inspections at restaurants and sweet shops across Kolkata to check hygiene and food quality
The drive resulted in the suspension of licences of *40 restaurants and sweet shops* for violating food safety rules.During the inspections officials found several food items that were not fit for consumption
More than *1,200 kg* of rotten and unsafe food was destroyed as part of the actionThe inspections also focused on cleanliness food storage and overall hygiene at the outlets.The action came at an important time as Kolkata prepares for Durga PujaDuring the festive season, restaurants sweet shops and other food outlets usually see a large increase in customersWith more people eating outside maintaining food safety becomes especially important.Authorities also issued strict warnings to food businesses and asked them to follow proper hygiene and safety standards
The crackdown was aimed at making sure that customers could enjoy food safely during the festive season.The inspections served as a reminder to restaurant and sweet shop owners that cleanliness proper food storage and safe preparation are essentialWith Durga Puja approaching food safety officials are expected to keep a close watch on eateries across the city.
