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FSSAI Flags Hygiene Violations at Two Delhi Five-Star Hotels
India’s food-safety regulator inspected two luxury hotels in Delhi.
It said both hotels had problems with cleanliness, pests and food storage.
At Andaz Delhi, inspectors found about 87 kilograms of expired sweets and other expired food.
They also reported cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes and spider webs.
At JW Marriott, inspectors found spoiled food, fungal growth, rotten tomatoes and unclean kitchen areas.
Officials also reported problems with food licences, labels, water and temperature control.
The regulator collected food samples for testing.
Both hotels must fix the reported problems and explain what they have done.
FSSAI issued notices to Andaz Delhi and JW Marriott in Aerocity after inspections found multiple food-safety and hygiene violations.
Andaz Delhi was cited for pests, poor sanitation, inadequate segregation and about 87 kilograms of expired sweets, along with expired cake base and bread.
Inspectors reported cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, spider webs, unpleasant odours and duplicate date-marking on expired bread at Andaz Delhi.
At JW Marriott, officials reported pests, spoiled or fungal-affected food, rotten tomatoes, unclean surfaces, improper storage and cross-contamination risks.
Both hotels were ordered to take corrective measures and submit compliance reports; further regulatory action will depend partly on sample analysis.
- Who
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India inspected Andaz Delhi by Hyatt and JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, operated by Juniper Hotels Pvt Ltd and Aria Hotels and Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, respectively.
- What
- FSSAI issued notices over alleged hygiene, food-safety, licensing, labelling, storage, pest-control and sanitation violations.
- Where
- The inspections took place at the two five-star hotels in Aerocity, New Delhi.
- When
- The inspections and notices were reported on Wednesday, with one report dated August 26. The articles describe the BRICS event differently as the upcoming 18th summit, the 2026 summit and a September event.
- Why
- FSSAI said it found pests, expired or spoiled food, poor sanitation, improper food segregation and other regulatory deficiencies.
FSSAI’s findings
Hotel responses
Food safety and hygiene
FSSAI’s findings
FSSAI reported serious deficiencies at both hotels, including pests, poor sanitation, expired or spoiled food, inadequate segregation, improper storage and food-contact risks.
Hotel responses
JW Marriott said it maintains rigorous food-safety, hygiene and quality standards, is cooperating with authorities and will take necessary action based on the findings. Other reports said JW Marriott declined to comment, while Andaz Delhi either had not responded or said it had no information about the inspection.
Regulatory outcome
FSSAI’s findings
FSSAI said it would take action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, based on compliance and sample-analysis results.
Hotel responses
The hotels were given an opportunity to submit corrective-action reports and supporting evidence. The articles do not report that final penalties had already been imposed.
BRICS accommodation claims
FSSAI’s findings
Some reports described the hotels as among properties selected or identified to accommodate foreign delegates and guests for the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit.
Hotel responses
The reports differ on the event’s timing and description, referring variously to a September summit, the 2026 summit and an event India would host in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Regulator
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Hotels
- Andaz Delhi by Hyatt and JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity
- Andaz finding
- Approximately 87 kilograms of expired sweets, plus an expired cake base and bread packets
- Reported pests
- Cockroaches, houseflies, mosquitoes, spider webs and fruit flies were reported in different hotel areas
- JW Marriott findings
- Fungal growth on apples, rotten tomatoes, uncovered food, damaged containers, unclean surfaces and visible particulate matter in drinking water
- Licensing and labelling
- FSSAI reported missing or inappropriate endorsements for some products, retail and relabelling activity without required endorsement, and labelling deficiencies at JW Marriott
- Required response
- Both hotels were directed to take corrective measures and submit compliance reports with supporting evidence; further action will follow regulatory review and laboratory results
Quotes
FSSAI official
The official who described findings from the JW Marriott inspection
“Spoiled and fungally affected food, improper food storage and cross-contamination risks were observed. These included fungal growth on apples, rotten tomatoes, uncovered food, damaged storage containers, inadequate vegetarian and non-vegetarian segregation, improperly stored cut vegetables, and food products not maintained as per prescribed storage conditions.”
theprint.in
“Several serious food safety and hygiene deficiencies were observed, including improper segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, pest activity, poor sanitation, inadequate food handler hygiene and improper food storage practices.”
theprint.in
JW Marriott
The hotel responding to FSSAI’s inspection findings
“We are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of our guests and the hotel maintains rigorous food safety, hygiene, and quality standards. The hotel is extending its full cooperation to local authorities as the matter is reviewed and will take any necessary action based on the findings.”
theprint.in
Sources
Cockroaches, rotten food: 2 five star Delhi hotels selected for BRICS Summit guests get FSSAI notices
87 kg expired sweets and cockroaches: FSSAI issues notice to JW Marriott, Andaz Delhi ahead of BRICS Summit
Cockroaches, expired food: FSSAI flags serious violations at Delhi’s JW Marriott, Andaz
Delhi’s JW Marriott, Andaz under FSSAI lens for hygiene issues
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