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Food Safety Inspection Finds Violations At Indore Sayaji Hotel
Food inspectors checked the kitchen of Sayaji Hotel in Indore.
They said some food did not have important labels such as manufacturing and expiry dates.
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods were reportedly stored together.
The inspectors also found food kept on floors and storage temperatures that were not correct.
They reported seeing mouldy peanuts, rotten vegetables, cockroaches and rat droppings.
Some bakery and sweet-making activities were reportedly not covered by the hotel’s licence.
Officials collected food samples for laboratory testing.
They said the hotel could face further action, including possible licence suspension, depending on the investigation.
Inspectors reportedly found about 66 kilograms of non-vegetarian food without required batch and date details.
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods, including seafood, chicken and mutton, were stored together in cold storage.
Mouldy peanuts, rotten vegetables, cockroaches, rat droppings and signs of infestation were reported.
Food was stored on floors or against walls, while required storage temperatures were not maintained.
Samples were collected, raw materials were seized, and officials said further action could include licence suspension.
- Who
- The Food Safety Department, District Administration and FDA officials inspected Sayaji Hotel; Manish Swami spoke about the action.
- What
- The inspection reported food-labeling, storage, hygiene, licensing and waste-disposal violations.
- Where
- Sayaji Hotel in the Vijay Nagar area of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The report included a related post dated August 20, 2026; the exact inspection date was not stated.
- Why
Key facts
- Non-vegetarian food seized
- About 66 kilograms was reportedly found without batch numbers, packing details, manufacturing dates or expiry dates.
- Storage issue
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian items, including seafood, chicken and mutton, were reportedly stored together.
- Hygiene findings
- Inspectors reported cockroaches, rat droppings, signs of rat infestation, cracks, rust and poor maintenance.
- Spoiled food
- Mouldy peanuts and rotten tomatoes and potatoes were reportedly found.
- Licensing concern
- The hotel was reportedly operating a bakery and making sweets although these activities were not included in its licence.
- Testing
- Samples of paneer, raw non-vegetarian food, packed paneer, fennel, dry fruits and other items were collected.
- Possible action
- Officials said further action could be taken after investigation, including possible licence suspension depending on the severity of violations.
Quotes
Manish Swami
Food Safety official who described the inspection action and seized materials
“Action was taken against both kitchens of Sayaji Hotel after irregularities were found during inspection of raw material. Labelling violations were also discovered, leading to the seizure of the raw material,””
freepressjournal.in
“Further action would be taken in case violation of licensing conditions were discovered. The licence could also be suspended depending on the severity of the irregularities.””
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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