Can a crackdown on rotten food be trusted when the rotten food is still on the menu tomorrow? (‘FDA raids welcome, but sustained action needed in Goa’, November 13, 2026) Seized poultry and destroyed sweets make for strong headlines, yet a tourist eating at a beach shack cannot see the inspection history behind the plate. Goa’s real problem is not a shortage of raids but a shortage of trust. A restaurant that displays its latest inspection grade at the entrance would give customers a reason to choose it and give honest owners a reason to stay honest. Enforcement needs more hands, not just louder announcements. Inspectors cannot be everywhere, so let diners hold kitchens to account through a mobile app that logs complaints openly.
K Chidanand Kumar, Bengaluru
