New Delhi Railway Station Food Safety Exposed: Dirty Kitchens, Cockroaches And Hygiene Questions

A food safety reality check at New Delhi Railway Station raises serious questions about hygiene in kitchens serving thousands of travellers. Our investigation found food being prepared in the open, close to dirty drains, with cooks seemingly not following basic hygiene practices such as wearing gloves and hairnets. At Madras Hotel, manager Kumar was questioned about hygiene, reports of cockroaches and the lack of visible checks. His responses raised further questions about food safety enforcement and whether a licence alone is enough to ensure compliance. Who inspects these kitchens, how often are checks conducted, and who holds eateries accountable for hygiene?