Canteens in schools, colleges, and factories feed hundreds of people daily. FSSAI treats institutional catering with high priority to prevent large-scale food poisoning incidents.
Kitchens must have:
Many institutions now require canteen operators to undergo third-party FSSAI food safety audits twice a year to maintain the contract. Monitoring the health of cook staff and food temperature is key.
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Yes, every food service unit within an educational institution must be registered with FSSAI.
License Type: FSSAI Registration
Validity: 1 - 5 Years
Filing Time: 24 Hours
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Does a small school canteen need FSSAI?
Yes, every food service unit within an educational institution must be registered with FSSAI.
Who is responsible: the school or the contractor?
The person/entity actually running the kitchen (the contractor) is responsible for obtaining the FSSAI license.
Can a canteen reuse leftovers?
Strict hygiene rules prohibit serving stale food. Leftovers must be disposed of according to a waste management plan.