Srinivas, a Food Safety Officer with the Karnataka Health Department, stated that the decision was taken after the department received multiple complaints from citizens and social media users regarding violations of food safety norms in restaurants, hotels, and food outlets. Comprising officials from the Food Safety and Administration Department, these teams are conducting surprise inspections at high-footfall areas and "renowned locations" across Bengaluru and Karnataka. Strict action taken after receiving complaints about food qualityThe Health Ministry decided to take strict action after receiving complaints about food quality. The Food Safety Department has also appealed to citizens to report any violations through the FSSAI helpline and the state's grievance portal. Also Read:Pune reports highest number of unhygienic food complaints in Maharashtra, says FDA Commissioner