Bengaluru: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department's Food Safety Wing has launched action against several three-star and five-star hotels in Bengaluru after a special inspection drive uncovered multiple food safety violations. According to the department, 30 teams inspected 26 hotels and collected 35 food samples for laboratory analysis. Adjudication proceedings under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 will be initiated before the Adjudicating Officer. The latest crackdown comes amid growing public concern over food safety in Karnataka. During that campaign, several hotels and food establishments were inspected, notices were issued to violators and penalties were imposed for non-compliance with food safety standards.