Food safety inspections under 'Operation Thelima' in Kozhikode district resulted in fines exceeding ₹16 lakh against local eateries over the past three months.
Officials identified violations including unhygienic food preparation, storage of stale ingredients, and failure to comply with basic hygiene standards.
The special drive deployed six mobile squads across hotels, bakeries, and wayside eateries to check violations and enforce safety regulations.