# Cockroaches, expired food found in Karnataka government canteens 2026-08-13T11:31:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Karnataka’s Food Safety Department found cockroach infestations at canteens in the Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha premises during a statewide inspection drive, India Today reports. Officials found cockroaches on plates and in kitchen areas, while the Mallige Hotel used by legislators lacked pest-control measures. Inspections at Arogya Soudha, the health department headquarters, also found expired idli rava and coconut powder stored in unhygienic conditions. Officials inspected Indira canteens and food delivery warehouses, and sealed a Zepto facility in Gottigere over hygiene, misbranding and labelling violations. Health Minister U.T. Khader said checks will extend to hostels, paying guest accommodation and public canteens. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in - indiatvnews.com Tags: Bengaluru, food safety, hygiene, Karnataka, U.T. Khader, Vidhana Soudha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cockroaches-at-karnataka-vidhana-soudha-canteen-expired-food-found/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cockroaches-at-karnataka-vidhana-soudha-canteen-expired-food-found/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.