Karnataka: FSSAI Sought Explanation From Dominos For 'Unhygienic Practices' Followed At A Bengaluru Outlet

Dominos India earlier ensured appropriate measures will be rolled out against alleged unhygienic food handling practices at one of its Bengaluru outlets

FSSAI Sought Explanation From Dominos.

Days after Dominos India ensured appropriate measures will be rolled out against alleged unhygienic food handling practices at one of its Bengaluru outlets, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday issued a spot memo and further sought an explanation from the food business operators regarding "unhygienic food handling practices of outlet reported in the complaint".

In a tweet, News Agency ANI said, "Improvement notice also issued based on inspection observations to be complied with within 15 days. Further necessary action to be taken by the Designated Officer (State Licensing), Bangalore Urban District, as per the provisions under the FSS Act upon receipt of explanation."

Improvement notice also issued based on inspection observations to be complied with within 15 days. Further necessary action to be taken by the Designated Officer (State Licensing),Bangalore Urban District, as per the provisions under the FSS Act upon receipt of explanation (2/2)

— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2022

Responding to the viral images showing cleaning mops hanging above trays of pizza dough, Dominos India tweeted, "We adhere to stringent world-class protocols for ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. We have zero tolerance for violations of these operating standards. The incident brought to our notice will be thoroughly investigated and basis the findings.

"Appropriate measures will be rolled out. Rest assured we remain committed to doing everything necessary towards ensuring the safety and well-being of our customers," Dominos India further said in a tweet.

On July 24, a Twitter user posted a video showing cleaning mops and brushes hanging just above trays of pizza dough and also clothes, reportedly belonging to the employees, are seen hanging on the wall above the trays in the kitchen.