Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Spoiled meat, fungus-covered paneer, stale cooked food and dog food stored alongside items meant for human consumption were found during a joint inspection of several hotels in Muchipara, Durgapur. The establishments were fined for violating food safety and hygiene norms.
The inspection was conducted by officials of the Food Safety department, Durgapur Municipal Corporation and the police. During checks of hotel kitchens and storage areas, the team found mouldy chicken, fungus-covered paneer, old spices, stale rice and leftover tarka and chana masala.
Officials also found that several food items stored for prolonged periods without date labels. The inspection team warned hotel managers against such practices and directed them to comply with food safety and hygiene norms. They were also instructed to store dog food separately from food meant for human consumption.
The team seized the spoiled, stale and other unsafe food items.
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