The special vigilance drive has already led to action against food processing units, restaurants and purified-water bottling plants across the state.
The West Bengal government has launched a special vigilance and food safety campaign to inspect restaurants, sweet shops and other food establishments across the state. The initiative aims to identify violations involving food quality, hygiene and safety standards and strengthen enforcement ahead of the festive season.
As part of the campaign, 1,730 food establishments have been inspected, with irregularities detected at 1,525 locations. The findings have prompted authorities to take action against businesses that failed to meet the required food safety standards.
The enforcement drive has resulted in the closure of 13 food processing units, the suspension of licences of five restaurants and the shutdown of six purified-water bottling plants. These measures reflect the state government’s focus on preventing unsafe food practices and protecting consumers.
The inspections cover a range of food businesses, including restaurants, sweet shops and eateries. Officials are examining operational conditions and compliance with food safety requirements as part of the broader campaign.
The initiative highlights the importance of maintaining proper hygiene, safe food handling and regulatory compliance across the food service and processing sectors. Continued inspections and corrective action are expected to support safer food practices throughout West Bengal.