Explained | Why Bengaluru civic body fined 10 food outlets including McDonald’s, KFC; list of other stores under the lens | Today’s news
The Greater Bengaluru civic body has penalized 10 food court establishments at Nexus Mall in Koramangala for violating solid waste management norms. The event followed an inspection on August 28 to assess compliance with civil waste regulations.
Officials found that a number of outlets failed to segregate wet and dry waste at source, despite source-level segregation being mandatory. The inspection team also reported the use of banned single use plastic (SUP) in one of the outlets, Deccan Herald reported.
Food stores fined up to ₹25,000
Fines ranging between ₹5,000 a ₹25,000, depending on the violations found during the inspection.
Chaska Bun received the highest punishment ₹25,000. McDonald’s, Burger King and Fish & Chips were fined ₹10,000.
Popeyes, Good Flippin’ Burgers, Wow Wow China, Nagas, KFC and Shiv Sagar were released ₹5000 fine.
Waste sorting mandatory in commercial establishments
Civic officials said food court outlets, malls, hotels and other commercial establishments must segregate wet and dry waste at source. The separated waste must then be handed over for collection and subsequent processing in accordance with the prescribed rules.
More checks are planned across Bengaluru
Civic authorities said similar checks will continue at commercial establishments across Bengaluru. Businesses that repeatedly break the rules could face tougher enforcement and legal action, according to media reports.
The latest initiative is part of the civic association’s efforts to improve waste sorting practices and prevent the use of banned single-use plastics in food and commercial establishments.
Invitations issued to 5 canteens of medical faculty dormitories
Meanwhile, food safety officials have issued notices to canteens and kitchens operating in five medical university hostels in Karnataka after inspections revealed violations, including expired food products and labeling irregularities, news agency PTI reported.
The action followed inspections of 34 canteens and kitchens functioning in hostels of government and private medical colleges on August 27.
During inspections, a violation was found in the area of labeling in one canteen. Officials also found and seized seven kg of expired rava (semolina) and eight liters of milk, which were stored in the kitchen, according to the statement.
“In connection with the violations, necessary legal action is being taken against the concerned food business operator by registering a case under relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and Rules,” the statement said.
