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Bengaluru Zepto warehouse sealed over food safety violations
Food safety inspectors are like health police for food, making sure the food we eat is clean and safe.
Recently, they checked a big warehouse in Bengaluru run by Zepto, a company that delivers groceries very quickly.
Inside, they found things that were not good, like trash, dirt and food that was not stored in a clean way.
The labels on some food items were also wrong.
So the inspectors closed the warehouse to keep people safe and gave it a fine.
Zepto said it cooperated with the inspectors and would fix the problems.
The inspectors also closed a kitchen that prepares food for cheap government canteens called Indira Canteen.
This is part of a bigger effort to check hotels, restaurants and food stores across the city.
The goal is to make sure everyone gets safe, clean food.
Karnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) sealed a Zepto warehouse in Hoskote taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Inspectors found 'extremely unhygienic' conditions including organic waste, discarded wrappers, accumulated dirt and empty cardboard boxes, plus non-compliant labelling and misbranding.
The warehouse, operated by logistics company Nippon Express, was sealed under FSSAI provisions; a notice was issued and a case was recommended before the adjudicating officer.
The special drive also sealed an Indira Canteen central kitchen at Gottigere, inspected two other canteen units, and collected food samples for laboratory testing.
Zepto said it fully cooperated with authorities and is taking steps to address observations while maintaining high food safety standards.
A ₹25,000 fine was imposed, and the action is part of a wider Bengaluru drive that also included the suspension of a Blinkit facility's licence in Mumbai.
- Who
- Karnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA), acting under the guidance of Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader, against Zepto, whose Hoskote warehouse is operated by Nippon Express.
- What
- Sealed a Zepto warehouse after finding 'extremely unhygienic' food handling and storage conditions, non-compliant labelling, misbranding and other FSSAI violations.
- Where
- Hoskote taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.
- When
- Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
- Why
- To enforce the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and FSSAI rules, and ensure the public has access to safe, hygienic and quality food.
Food Safety Regulators
Zepto / Quick-Commerce Companies
Severity and impact of violations
Food Safety Regulators
Authorities described conditions as 'extremely unhygienic' and serious enough to seal the warehouse, impose a fine and recommend legal action to ensure the public gets safe, hygienic food.
Zepto / Quick-Commerce Companies
Zepto called the inspections routine nationwide oversight, said it fully cooperated, and stressed it is strengthening processes and maintaining high food safety standards.
Key facts
- Facility
- Zepto warehouse operated by Nippon Express
- Location
- Hoskote taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka
- Date
- August 11, 2026
- Enforcing Authority
- Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Violations Found
- Unhygienic food handling and storage, non-compliant labelling, misbranding
- Action Taken
- Warehouse sealed; notice issued; case recommended before adjudicating officer
- Fine
- ₹25,000
- Related Actions
- Indira Canteen central kitchen sealed at Gottigere; Blinkit licence suspended in Mumbai
Quotes
Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, Health and Family Welfare Department
Government agency enforcing food safety regulations
“"Strict legal action will be taken against food business operators found violating food safety regulations. The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department will continue to undertake such special inspection drives to ensure that the public has access to safe, quality and hygienic food."”
republicworld.com
NDTV
freepressjournal.in
Zepto Representative
A spokesperson for Zepto, a quick-commerce company operating the warehouse
“Routine food safety inspections are conducted by authorities across the country as part of their regular oversight. We have fully cooperated with Karnataka authorities during the inspection, taken note of the observations and suggestions shared, and are taking the necessary steps to address them. We remain committed to continuously strengthening our processes and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.”
news18.com
livemint.com
Sources
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"Extremely Unhygienic": Raid Exposes Filth In Zepto's Bengaluru Warehouse
Bengaluru Zepto warehouse sealed in Hoskote; food safety dept imposes ₹25,000 fine
‘Extremely Unhygienic’: Zepto Warehouse In Bengaluru Sealed After Health Dept Finds Waste, Dirt, Labelling Violations
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Karnataka: ZEPTO Warehouse Sealed In Hoskote
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