
Rats in Kitchen, Bribes & Dirty Food: Paharganj Dhabas Flout Safety Norms
What Happened?
An investigation reveals serious hygiene violations at popular eateries in Delhi's Karkardooma, including unlicensed operations and pest control failures.
Key points
- The investigation was conducted by Nitin Jain from India Today.
- Shri Radhe Krishna Food Joint was found with damp walls and peeling ceilings.
- The owner claimed FSSAI licenses could be obtained easily over the phone.
- Radhe Shyam Chole Bhature staff lacked protective head covers.
- Food handlers admitted to bypassing compliance norms.
- Both establishments serve hundreds of customers daily.
Key insights
- The lack of regulatory oversight may lead to increased health risks for consumers.
- Unlicensed operations could undermine public trust in food safety.
- The ease of obtaining licenses without inspections raises concerns about enforcement.
Why it matters
The findings highlight serious public health risks due to unregulated food safety practices.
Source
India Today



