Flash inspections by Food Safety department squads on Thursday in Kozhikode district led to the closure of 33 shops that sold food items near educational institutions without obtaining licence. A total of 12 squads were part of the district-level inspection that covered 363 shops.
Food Safety Assistant Commissioner A. Sakeer Hussain said the squads covered the premises of 97 schools in Kozhikode district as part of a special drive. “Owners of 14 shops were served notices to address safety issues. Other 13 shop owners were fined for violation of various food safety norms,” he added.