Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Bhopal Mall Eateries Fined After Fungus-Laced Food Found
Officials in Bhopal inspected food businesses inside Bansal One Mall.
They said some food had fungus on it.
They also found expired cold drinks.
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods were stored together in some refrigerators.
This can allow germs to spread between foods.
Some kitchens were dirty and poorly maintained.
The restaurants were told to improve their safety practices.
Several businesses were fined nearly ₹1 lakh in total.
Officials will decide whether more action is needed after testing the samples.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation officials inspected restaurants and bars at Bansal One Mall.
Officials allegedly found fungus-laced food at Ivory Restaurant and Flying Saucer.
Expired cold drinks and improperly stored vegetarian and non-vegetarian food were also found.
Several establishments were fined, with nearly ₹1 lakh collected in penalties.
Food and beverage samples were taken for laboratory testing, which could lead to further action.
- Who
- The Bhopal Municipal Corporation, Food Safety Department officials, and Municipal Magistrate Tarunendra Pratap Singh conducted the inspection.
- What
- A municipal mobile court found alleged food safety and hygiene violations, including fungus-laced food, expired drinks, and improper food storage.
- When
- During a surprise inspection drive; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Restaurants and bars at Bansal One Mall in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The inspection was conducted to ensure that restaurants and bars serve safe and hygienic food.
- Inspection authority
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s municipal mobile court, with Food Safety Department officials
- Inspection site
- Restaurants and bars at Bansal One Mall
- Reported food issue
- Officials allegedly found fungus-laced food at Ivory Restaurant and Flying Saucer
- Other violations
- Expired cold drinks, dirty kitchens, and vegetarian and non-vegetarian food stored together
- Penalties
- Nearly ₹1 lakh collected in fines
- Samples
- Food and beverage samples were collected for laboratory examination
- Possible next steps
- Further action may follow laboratory reports, and inspections may expand to other commercial establishments