BBMP inspects 280 pubs, bars & restaurants; closes down 21 places

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Corporation (BBMP) conducted an inspection of pubs, bars, and restaurants across eight zones of the city on Saturday.

The inspection was led by health officers, and notices were issued to 167 establishments for deficiencies such as lack of hygiene, improper waste disposal, and serving food and drinks beyond the licensed hours.

The BBMP has also warned that establishments that do not comply with licensing regulations will be closed on the spot. On Saturday, the BBMP inspected 280 establishments and closed 21 of them for several deficiencies such as hygiene, waste disposal, and serving food and drinks beyond the licensed hours.

Notable closures include the Heart Breaker Pub and MRP in Bommanahalli, Lit Loung cafe, HBR Layout, Writers Cafe, Hukka Cafe, Café 23, Outer Ring Road, Katriguppe, Chugg Gastro Bar, Church Street, and various bars and restaurants in the South and West zones.

The BBMP's efforts are to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain public safety, with numerous rooftop establishments among those closed due to violations.

On Friday, the BBMP inspected 232 high-rise establishments, issued notices for non-compliance with fire safety, and ordered onthe-spot closures for unlicensed businesses.

The fire safety inspection revealed that 86 lacked safety protocols, and 12 were issued closure notices.