Eating Out in Karnataka? Here Is How the State Is Tightening Hygiene Standards in Hotels

Here Is How the State Is Tightening Hygiene Standards in HotelsKarnataka issues strict food safety guidelines for hotels and restaurants following state-wide inspections. The Karnataka Government's Food Safety and Drug Administration Commissioner issued an advisory on August 11, 2026, directing food businesses to strictly adhere to hygiene and food safety standards. The department has warned that hotels violating these regulations will face action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2011. Separate raw and cooked foodThe advisory emphasizes the need to separate raw and cooked food to prevent cross-contamination. The department has clarified that food safety inspections will continue throughout the state.