Food safety officials conducted a surprise inspection at the canteen and hostel mess of Srinivas Medical College and Hospital in Mukka, Surathkal, Mangaluru to check food quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
The inspection was carried out by Dakshina Kannada District Food Safety Designated Officer Dr Praveen Kumar C.H. The team checked the food served in the hospital canteen and also inspected kitchen of the hostel mess of medical college.
Food Samples Sent for Laboratory Testing
Officials inspected ingredients and raw materials used to prepare food. Samples of these were collected and sent to a food testing laboratory for quality analysis.
The purpose of the inspection was to check that the ingredients used in food preparation were safe and meals served at the institution were fit for consumption.
Officials also inspected general hygiene and cleanliness conditions inside the kitchen and canteen. A report on the inspection said that shortcomings in cleanliness were found and a warning was issued to the concerned authorities.
Strict Instructions to Canteen Management
Food safety team told management to ensure hygiene throughout food preparation and serving. Officials said food should be prepared with quality ingredients in safe conditions.
Special attention was also paid to meals given to patients in the hospital. The authorities directed management that food served to patients should be prepared hygienically and of proper quality.
The inspection is part of efforts by the district food safety department to monitor food businesses and institutional kitchens. Surprise checks help authorities check food handling practices, ingredient quality and compliance with food safety regulations.
Laboratory Results Awaited
The samples taken during the inspection will be sent to the laboratory for analysis. The results will show whether ingredients used in kitchen comply with quality and safety requirements prescribed by law.
The inspection was done at Srinivas Medical College and Hospital, Mukka (Surathkal) in Dakshina Kannada district.
Food safety officials said hospitals and educational institutions must be strictly regulated because food is served to patients, students and staff daily. Management has been told to follow food safety rules and prepare and serve meals in clean and safe conditions.
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