Govt’s New Order! Dhabas and restaurants will be inspected in UP, every employee will be police verification

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a tough stand on the issue of adulteration in food items. During an important meeting recently, he has given many serious guidelines in this regard, which are necessary to strengthen food safety.

The Chief Minister said that mixing human waste in food items like juice, dal, and roti is a very disgusting act, which will not be tolerated under any circumstances. This type of adulteration poses a serious threat to the health safety of the general public. He directed that such restaurants and dhabas will be thoroughly investigated in which such irregularities can be found.

Police verification of those working in Dhabas…

Apart from this, the Chief Minister talked about making police verification of employees working in all food establishments and dhabas mandatory. This will not only reveal the background of the employees, but it will also be an important step from the security point of view. The Chief Minister also hinted towards the necessary amendment in the Food Safety and Standards Act. Under this, it will be ensured that the name and address of the operator, proprietor, and manager are clearly displayed at the food centers. This will provide information to the consumers and in case of any problem, the responsible person can be traced.

CCTV will be installed in all restaurants and hotels

. Strict instructions have also been issued regarding hygiene. All chefs and waiters will have to wear masks and gloves while cooking or serving food. This will not only ensure hygiene but will also prevent contamination of food items. CCTV cameras have also been made mandatory. Now CCTV will have to be installed in all restaurants and hotels, so that any kind of irregularity can be monitored.

Strict action against operator or proprietor in case of irregularities

Finally, the Chief Minister clarified that if adulteration of waste or dirty things is found in any food establishment, then strict action will be taken against the operator or proprietor. By taking such steps, the government aims to not only ensure the safety of consumers but also maintain the quality of food items. These instructions are aimed at protecting the health of consumers as well as maintaining the hygiene and quality of food items, thereby increasing the reliability and standard in the food industry in Uttar Pradesh.

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Here are the main guidelines given by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath…

• Food adulteration : In recent times, there have been incidents of adulteration of items like juice, pulses, and bread with human waste and dirty things, which will not be tolerated.
• Intensive checking : All food establishments, such as Dhabas and restaurants, will be inspected. A state-wide intensive campaign will be conducted to verify operators and employees.
• Joint action : Investigation and action will be carried out by a joint team of Food Safety and Drug Administration, police and local administration.
• Display of Information : The name and address of the operator, proprietor, and manager shall be prominently displayed at eating establishments.
• Provision of CCTV : All food establishments will be fitted with CCTV cameras covering all areas. Operators have been directed to keep the CCTV feeds secure.
• Ensuring hygiene : Special attention will be paid to cleanliness at food centers. It will be mandatory for the staff to wear masks and gloves while preparing and serving food items.
• Strict action : Strict action will be taken against those who play with the health of the general public. Rules for activities related to food items will be made strict and prompt action will be taken against those who violate the rules.

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