Archive · 9 Oct 2026
FDA Suspends SPPU Girls’ Hostel Mess Registration After Hygiene Violations
The food agency checked the dining hall at a university girls’ hostel.
It found problems with food safety and cleanliness.
The agency then suspended the food operator’s registration.
The registration can be restored after the needed improvements are made.
Students had reported worms in poha and plastic in vegetables.
They also complained about a metal wire in food.
University officials had inspected the mess earlier, but students continued to raise concerns.
The agency said it could take further action under food safety rules.
The Food and Drug Administration suspended the registration certificate of the operator of Savitribai Phule Pune University’s girls’ hostel mess.
The suspension followed an FDA inspection on October 6 that found food safety and hygiene violations.
Students reported worms in poha served on October 2 and 3, and plastic in vegetables served on September 28 and 29.
Students also complained that a metal wire had been found in food.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and senior officials inspected the mess on September 30, but complaints continued.
- Who
- The Food and Drug Administration, the girls’ hostel mess operator, and students at Savitribai Phule Pune University.
- What
- The FDA suspended the mess operator’s food registration certificate after finding food safety and hygiene violations.
- When
- The university inspection was on September 30, the reported food incidents occurred from September 28 to October 3, and the FDA inspection was on October 6; the year is not stated.
- Where
- The girls’ hostel mess at Savitribai Phule Pune University in Pune.
- Why
- The FDA said the operator had not complied with required food safety and hygiene standards, following student complaints about food quality.
- Regulatory action
- The operator’s food registration certificate was suspended until necessary improvements are made.
- FDA inspection
- October 6; the year is not specified.
- University inspection
- The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and senior officials inspected the mess on September 30.
- Reported worms
- Students alleged worms were found in poha served on October 2 and 3.
- Reported plastic
- Students alleged plastic was found in vegetables served on September 28 and 29.
- Other reported object
- Students complained that a metal wire was found in food.
- Legal basis
- The action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.