The kitchen of Chairman’s Club at Sahakaranagar in Dollars Colony, Bengaluru, has been shut down by officials from the Food Safety Wing of the Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) following an inspection that allegedly found violations of food safety and hygiene standards. The action was part of the department’s continuing enforcement drive aimed at checking food establishments for compliance with prescribed safety requirements.

According to FSDA officials, the inspection was carried out on the night of September 3 following instructions from Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader. Officials examined the kitchen, food preparation areas and storage facilities at the club as part of the inspection. The authorities said several issues were identified during the visit, prompting them to order the closure of the kitchen.

Officials reportedly found expired food products at the premises during the inspection. The presence of food items beyond their permitted shelf life raised concerns about the manner in which ingredients and other products were being stored and monitored. Such products can pose food safety risks if they are used in preparation or served to customers, particularly when proper storage and stock-rotation procedures are not followed.

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The FSDA also alleged that the food preparation and storage areas were being maintained in highly unhygienic conditions. The department's findings included concerns over cleanliness and general hygiene in areas where food was being prepared and stored. Maintaining sanitary conditions in commercial kitchens is essential to prevent contamination and reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses among customers.

Another concern raised by the officials was the alleged use of unauthorised and prohibited artificial colours in food products. Food establishments are required to comply with regulations governing permitted food additives and colouring agents. The use of substances that are not authorised for food preparation can result in regulatory action, particularly when officials determine that the products do not meet prescribed food safety requirements.

The shutdown of the Chairman’s Club kitchen comes as food safety authorities continue inspections of restaurants, clubs and other establishments in Bengaluru and elsewhere in Karnataka. The action highlights the department’s focus on expired food, kitchen hygiene and compliance with rules governing ingredients and additives. Further action against the establishment will depend on the findings of the authorities and the outcome of the food safety procedures initiated following the inspection.

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