Zepto Warehouse Near Bengaluru Cited for ‘Extremely Unhygienic’ Conditions

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your quick grocery delivery? Health officials recently found some pretty shocking stuff at a Zepto warehouse near Bengaluru.

The raid in Hoskote revealed “extremely unhygienic” conditions, sparking concerns about the standards of facilities handling our everyday essentials.

Wider Clean-Up Drive

This inspection is part of a larger, intensified drive by the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department to ensure all food preparation and storage facilities meet hygiene standards.

Before the Zepto raid, special teams had already been busy inspecting several Indira Canteen kitchens. They found multiple issues that prompted immediate action.

• Locations inspected: Gottigere, Lingarajapuram, and Singasandra.
• Violations identified: Misbranding and non-compliant labeling.
• Additional issues: Poor food handling practices.

The department issued notices to the operators of these canteens and even recommended legal action. The warehouse at the Gottigere Indira Canteen was sealed due to its own unhygienic conditions.

Samples of various food items were collected from these sites and sent for laboratory analysis. This step aims to verify their quality and ensure they meet all food safety standards.

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has affirmed its commitment to continuing these special inspection drives. This ensures the public receives safe, wholesome, and hygienic food, directly impacting what ends up in your fridge.