The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today issued an order to seal 05 eateries that were found to be selling food unfit for human consumption in the Fort area.

The eateries on Olcott Mawatha, Fort were found during a recent special inspection carried out by Public Health Inspectors (PHI) of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

The raids were conducted on the directives of the Chief Medical Officer of Health of the CMC Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni.Following the presentation of facts to the court, the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court ordered the closure of 05 eateries that were found to be in the worst condition.