The Food Safety Department inspected several restaurants and cafes on Dehradun’s Rajpur Road and collected 4 food samples for testing. Officials also ordered Tamtara Restaurant to close after finding extensive dirt on the premises.

The inspection took place on Saturday at Farzi Cafe, Orchad Restaurant, Tamtara Restaurant and Piccolo. Samples of paneer, tofu, honey and ghee were collected during the operation.

Samples sent for testing

The department said the samples would be examined to assess their food quality and safety. Regional Food Safety Officer Ramesh Kumar said a paneer sample was collected from Farzi Cafe.

The inspection covered both restaurants and cafes in the Rajpur Road area. The department’s action means the collected food items will be subject to testing before any further assessment is made.

Proceedings against 2 paneer traders

The department has also filed cases in the ADM Court against 2 traders involved in the paneer business. The supplied information does not state the names of the traders or provide details of the allegations in those cases.

The closure direction concerned Tamtara Restaurant, where the inspection team found extensive dirt. The available information does not state how long the restaurant must remain closed or whether it has since resumed operations.

Conclusion

The Dehradun inspection resulted in 4 food samples being collected, a closure direction for Tamtara Restaurant over dirt, and court proceedings against 2 paneer traders. The next reported step is testing of the samples and further action based on the findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which area was inspected?

The Food Safety Department inspected restaurants and cafes on Rajpur Road in Dehradun.

Q. How many samples were collected?

Officials collected 4 samples.

Q. Which food items were sampled?

The samples included paneer, tofu, honey and ghee.

Q. Why was Tamtara Restaurant ordered to close?

The inspection team found extensive dirt at the restaurant.

Q. Which establishments were inspected?

The team inspected Farzi Cafe, Orchad Restaurant, Tamtara Restaurant and Piccolo.

Q. What legal action was taken against paneer traders?

The department filed cases in the ADM Court against 2 traders involved in the paneer business.

Q. Who confirmed the paneer sampling at Farzi Cafe?

Regional Food Safety Officer Ramesh Kumar said that a paneer sample was collected from Farzi Cafe.