Anantnag: Food Safety officials in Anantnag on Sunday sealed Lucky Palace Dhaba and two Nanwai shops in Pahalgam after inspections found the establishments operating under severely unhygienic and unsanitary conditions.
Officials said the action was taken as part of intensified food safety inspections being carried out across tourist destinations in the district.
During the inspection, the establishments were found violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and related food safety regulations.
Authorities said the violations included improper storage of food items, lack of cleanliness in food preparation areas, poor personal hygiene among food handlers and overall insanitary conditions posing a serious threat to public health.
Taking serious note of the violations, the department sealed the premises in the interest of consumer safety and public health.
The Food Safety Department reiterated its commitment towards ensuring safe and hygienic food for the public, particularly in tourist areas.
The department also warned food business operators to strictly comply with food safety and hygiene standards, stating that strict legal action would be taken against violators.
People have also been urged to report unhygienic practices and food fraud cases to the department for prompt action.
