Mangaluru: Food safety officials conduct surprise inspection at Srinivas Medical College canteen and hostel mess

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 10, 2026: Food safety officials conducted a surprise inspection of the canteen and hostel mess kitchen at Srinivas Medical College and Hospital in Mukka, Surathkal, to assess food quality and hygiene standards.

The inspection was carried out by a team led by Dakshina Kannada District Designated Food Safety Officer Dr Praveen Kumar C.H., following instructions from Health Minister U.T. Khader.

 

The inspection aimed to ensure the quality and safety of food served to patients, students and staff at the medical college and hospital.

During the visit, officials collected samples of raw materials used for food preparation and sent them to a food laboratory for quality testing. Samples of drinking and cooking water were also collected and forwarded for laboratory analysis.

The officials directed the management to ensure that food served to patients and others is prepared hygienically using good-quality and safe ingredients.

They also stressed the importance of maintaining personal hygiene among food preparation and serving staff. The management was instructed to arrange regular health check-ups for employees and submit the relevant medical fitness certificates.

The authorities further directed the institution to strictly comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act and the rules and regulations framed under it.