Sale of shawarma banned in Kochi

If Kochiites have developed an appetite for shawarma, it is now time to say goodbye to the Arabian extravaganza at least for the time being.


The Food Safety Wing on Wednesday banned the sale of shawarma in the district following raids at various places in the city. The ban on the stalls will continue until the hotels and stalls concerned ensure hygiene and food safety. 


“The decision was taken after it was found during the raids that most of the shawarma outlets were run under unhygienic conditions,” said District Food Safety Officer K Ajith. The black-marked hotels and stalls can be  reopened at the earliest once they adopt the necessary steps and submit themselves to an inspection by the officials of the Food Safety and Standards Wing.