Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Taj, Vivanta Bengaluru Hotels Reject Spoiled Food Claims
A big hotel company in India runs fancy hotels with nice restaurants.
Some newspapers said the hotels in a city called Bengaluru had old, spoiled food.
The company, called IHCL, says that is not true.
It said inspectors did not find any rotten vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish.
The company also said no food was sent to a laboratory for testing.
IHCL called the reports in the media false.
It said keeping food safe and clean is one of its most important jobs.
The company promised to keep its hotels clean and safe for guests.
IHCL says it will continue to serve good, safe food.
IHCL said no rotten vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish were found at any of its hotels, including Taj and Vivanta in Bengaluru, during recent inspections.
The company stated that no food samples were taken for laboratory testing.
IHCL called media reports alleging spoiled food at its hotels false.
The statement was issued by IHCL to Times Now Digital.
IHCL said food safety and hygiene remain non-negotiable priorities and that it maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and sanitation.
- Who
- IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited), which operates Taj and Vivanta hotels in Bengaluru
- What
- Rejected media reports alleging spoiled food was found during inspections of its Bengaluru hotels
- When
- During recent inspections, after the allegations appeared in the media
- Where
- Taj and Vivanta hotels in Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To defend its food safety standards and counter what it described as false media reports
IHCL's Statement
Media Reports
Spoiled food allegations at Bengaluru hotels
IHCL's Statement
IHCL says no rotten vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish were found at any of its hotels and that the allegations are false.
Media Reports
Sections of the media reported that spoiled or rotten food was found at IHCL hotels in Bengaluru during recent inspections.
- Company
- Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
- Hotel brands
- Taj, Vivanta
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Response to allegations
- Reports alleging rotten food called false
- Inspection result (per IHCL)
- No rotten vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish found
- Laboratory testing
- No food samples taken
- Statement issued to
- Times Now Digital