Digha: A food safety department's inspection of hotel kitchens in Digha on Tuesday revealed that despite their swanky appearance, many of the establishments stored "deteriorated food in unsanitary condition". The officials issued legal notices to some of the establishments, and threatened all with fine and severe legal action for repeat violation.
An official said the inspection was carried out following complaints about substandard food in Digha's hotels and restaurants. District food safety officials inspected 25-odd prominent hotels. Kitchens at several places were found with poor hygiene standards and 13 were found storing stale and spoilt food. The inspection team, apart from slapping legal notices on around seven establishments, directed all to improve their hygiene standards and ensure wholesome food services in a week.
Biswajit Manna, a district food safety official, said, "We have started regular raids. Many do not have adequate approval for serving cooked food. Some places store substandard food. Legal notices have been issued to six to seven hotels. They have been told to get appropriate licence and stop storing stale food within a week.