Officials inspects cloud kitchens, hotels and sweet manufacturing units in Dakshina Kannada

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 7, 2026: Acting on the instructions of Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader, a team led by Dakshina Kannada District Food Safety Designated Officer Dr. Praveen Kumar CH conducted inspections at franchise outlets selling cakes and ice creams supplied by cloud kitchens and centralised cake manufacturing units.

The inspections were carried out in the Surathkal jurisdiction. Officials collected cake samples and sent them for laboratory analysis to check for the presence of artificial colours.

During the inspection drive, officials warned manufacturers against using harmful artificial colours to enhance the visual appeal of cakes. They were instructed to maintain quality and hygiene standards and avoid adding artificial colours while preparing sweets.

The food safety team also conducted surprise inspections at local hotels to check kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. Samples of raw materials and ingredients used in food preparation were collected and sent for laboratory testing.

Notices were issued to establishments found failing to maintain the required hygiene standards.