CM Yogi has become strict after the incident of urine and spit in food items. Yogi Adityanath has given strict instructions to the officials in a meeting. Yogi said that every dhaba and restaurant in the state should write its name. Employees should wear masks and CCTV should also be installed. Investigation campaigns should be conducted at the establishments.
After the incident of urine and spit in food items, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a tough stand. He has instructed to take strict action against those who adulterate dirty things. Yogi Adityanath said that the names of the owners and operators should be written on every dhaba and restaurant in the state. Employees should wear masks and CCTV should also be installed. Officials have been instructed to monitor this.
Taking cognizance of such incidents that have happened in different parts of the country, in a high level meeting on Tuesday, the Chief Minister has also given instructions for intensive investigation campaign, verification etc. of all the hotels/dhabas/restaurants etc. related establishments in the state. Along with this, instructions were also given to amend the rules as per the need while ensuring the health safety of the general public. Chief Minister Yogi said that in recent times, incidents of adulteration of food items like juice, dal and roti with human waste/inedible/dirty things have been seen in different parts of the country. Such incidents are horrific and will have an adverse effect on the health of the common man. Such malicious attempts cannot be accepted at all. Concrete arrangements are necessary to prevent such incidents in Uttar Pradesh.
He said that it is necessary to inspect such dhabas/restaurants and other food establishments. By running a state-wide intensive campaign, verification of all the employees working there including the operators of these establishments should be done. This action should be completed quickly by a joint team of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Police and Local Administration.
Yogi said that the name and address of the operator, proprietor, manager etc. should be prominently displayed at the food establishments. In this regard, the Food Safety and Standards Act should also be amended as per the need. There should be CCTV arrangements in food establishments like dhabas/hotels/restaurants etc. Not only the place where customers sit but other parts of the establishment should also be covered by CCTV. It should be ensured that every establishment operator will keep the CCTV feed safe and make it available to the police/local administration if required.
He said that cleanliness should be maintained at food centers. It should be ensured that the concerned person must use mask/gloves while preparing and serving food items, there should be no negligence in this. There can be no kind of tampering with the health interests of the general public. Strict action should be taken against those who try to do so. The rules related to making, selling food items or other related activities should be made more strict keeping in mind the practicality. Immediate action should be taken on violation of rules.