Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Pune FDA Suspends Three Hotel Licences Over Food Safety Violations
The Food and Drug Administration inspected three food establishments in the Pune division.
It said the businesses did not follow required food safety and hygiene rules.
The establishments were Sairat Biryani, Hotel Shahi, and Saber Restaurant.
Their licences were suspended immediately.
Food businesses must handle food safely and keep their premises hygienic.
The FDA gave this warning during the festive season, when more people buy food.
It said businesses that break the rules may face strict action.
The goal is to protect people from possible health risks.
The Food and Drug Administration suspended the licences of three hotels in the Pune division.
The affected establishments are Sairat Biryani in Koregaon Park, Hotel Shahi in Malkapur, and Saber Restaurant in Lonavala.
Officials said inspections found violations of prescribed food safety and hygiene requirements.
The licence suspensions took effect immediately under action linked to the Food Safety and Standards Act.
The FDA urged food businesses to follow safety rules and warned of strict action over violations that could threaten public health.
- Who
- The Food and Drug Administration and the three establishments: Sairat Biryani, Hotel Shahi, and Saber Restaurant.
- What
- The FDA suspended the establishments’ licences for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene requirements.
- When
- The action was announced on Friday, with the suspensions taking effect immediately.
- Where
- In the Pune division: Koregaon Park in Pune, Malkapur in Satara district, and Lonavala.
- Why
- Inspections found that prescribed food safety and hygiene standards were not being adequately followed.
- Regulator
- Food and Drug Administration
- Establishments affected
- Sairat Biryani, Hotel Shahi, and Saber Restaurant
- Locations
- Koregaon Park, Malkapur in Satara district, and Lonavala
- Action
- Food licences suspended with immediate effect
- Reported violations
- Food safety and hygiene requirements
- Relevant law
- Food Safety and Standards Act
- FDA warning
- Strict action may follow violations that could pose a public-health risk