The health and sanitation wing as well as the veterinary wing carried out surprise inspections in these areas. Three special teams consisting of assistant medical officers of health, food inspectors and veterinary doctors inspected about 24 eateries.

10 were closed down as they were found posing danger to public health and operating in unhygienic conditions. The violators are M/s Food Planet (Yousufguda), M/s Sri Sai Durga Hotel Tiffins & Meals (Yousufguda), Bangalore Iyengar’s Bakery and M/s Purna Tiffin Centre at Sri Krishna Nagar in Yousufguda.

Another five were issued notices to rectify defects pointed out during inspection. About 11 eating establishments were prosecuted for violation of HMC bye-laws for Regulation of Eating Houses (or) Hotels, 1973 and also under Sections 539, 548 and 596 of the HMC Act 1955.

GHMC authorities have asked all hotel-owners to maintain their kitchen and premises in hygienic conditions and serve wholesome drinking water freshly prepared food to customers.