Kochi : Following a directive from the food safety commissionerate to prevent the reuse of cooking oil and to assess hygiene standards in establishments, a special inspection drive ‘Operation Thelima 2’ was conducted in Ernakulam on Tuesday.
The drive focused on units that prepare fried snacks in oil and supply them to shops, and it was carried out under the leadership of five squads starting from 5.30am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. Compounding (fine) action was recommended in eight cases, and six rectification notices were issued for legal violations, and steps were initiated to shut down two establishments. About 30kg of spoiled carrots kept for making samosas and other items were destroyed. Fried snacks produced under unhygienic conditions were also disposed of. Violations of the schedule standards prescribed under the Food Safety and Quality Act were found, including irregularities such as using newspaper sheets for preparation and wrapping. Three surveillance samples were collected to test the quality of used cooking oil. Fifteen inspections were conducted focusing on areas including Chalikavattom, Ponnurunni, Palarivattom–Karukappilly, Ernakulam Market, Pallimukku and Aluva. Download the TOI App.