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Mumbai FDA Suspends Eatery Licences After Food Safety Violations
Mumbai’s food safety officials inspected several eateries on September 8 and 9.
They found problems such as insects, dirty areas, unsafe food storage and poor ventilation.
At one eatery, ants were found in semolina and raw meat was left uncovered.
Some kitchens also did not properly separate raw food from cooked food.
The FDA suspended the establishments’ food licences or registrations.
The article says six places were affected but lists seven establishments.
The FDA also asked organisers of community meals to give advance notice.
Organisers must provide safe water, keep food at safe temperatures and maintain cleanliness.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended food licences or registrations after inspections conducted on September 8 and 9.
Inspectors reported pest activity, poor sanitation, unsafe storage, inadequate ventilation and temperature-control failures.
The article says six establishments were penalized but names seven: Shri Gajanan Vadapav, Samarth Sweets, Ekveera Zunka Bhakar Kendra, Manisha Sweets, Nawab Seekh Corner, Hotel Ashwin and Jai Maharashtra Masala Dosa Corner.
Nawab Seekh Corner was found storing semolina containing ants and leaving raw meat uncovered, with inadequate separation from cooked food.
The FDA asked organisers of community food events to notify it at least seven days beforehand and follow hygiene and food-handling requirements.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration, led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, and the inspected eateries.
- What
- Food licences or registrations were suspended over reported food safety and hygiene violations.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- When
- Inspections took place on September 8 and 9; the year is not specified.
- Why
- Inspectors found conditions including pest activity, poor sanitation, unsafe storage, inadequate ventilation and temperature-control deficiencies.
Key facts
- Inspecting agency
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration
- Inspection dates
- September 8 and 9
- Reported action
- Suspension of food licences or registrations
- Reported violations
- Pest activity, poor sanitation, improper storage, inadequate ventilation and temperature-control failures
- Establishment-count discrepancy
- The article says six establishments but names seven eateries and hotels
- Community-event notice
- Organisers of Mahaprasad, langars, bhandaras and similar events must submit prior intimation at least seven days before the event
- Complaint channels
- Consumers can call 1800 222 365 or use the Food & Drug Grievance Portal
Quotes
Tukaram Mundhe
FDA Commissioner
“Playing with the health of consumers will not be tolerated”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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