Archive · 9 Jun 2025
FDA Shuts Down Blinkit Dark Store in Pune
The government in Pune closed a Blinkit dark store because it didn't have the right license to sell food.
The store, run by Energy Darkstore Services, had problems like dirty storage, improper cold storage, and food stored in unsafe ways.
This is part of a larger effort by the government to ensure food safety.
They are inspecting other stores to make sure they follow the rules and keep food safe.
This follows a similar action against Zepto in Mumbai.
FDA ordered closure of a Blinkit dark store in Pune.
The store was operated by Energy Darkstore Services.
The closure was due to operating without a license.
Inspection revealed poor storage conditions and hygiene violations.
The FDA is inspecting other stores for compliance.
- Who
- Energy Darkstore Services (Blinkit partner)
- What
- Closure of Blinkit dark store for license violations and hygiene issues
- When
- June 5, 2024 (inspection)
- Where
- Baner-Balewadi, Pune
- Why
- Due to operating without a license and failing hygiene standards
- Company
- Blinkit (Energy Darkstore Services)
- Location
- Baner-Balewadi, Pune
- Violation
- Operating without a food license
- Action
- Closure ordered by FDA
- Inspection Date
- June 5, 2024
- Additional Violations
- Non-compliance with Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006