Archive · 23 Jul 2026
FDA Suspends Licenses of 12 Food Establishments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Pune suspended the licenses of 12 hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and other food establishments in Pune and Satara districts.
This action was taken because inspections found that these places were not clean, had expired food, and broke food safety rules.
The FDA did this as part of a campaign to make sure food and drugs in Maharashtra are safe.
The inspections happened on July 18 and July 21.
Some of the places that got their licenses suspended include Toni Daa Dhaba, Joker Hospitality, and Red & Huge.
The FDA said these places were operating in unsafe conditions and had to be shut down immediately to protect public health.
FDA suspended licenses of 12 food establishments in Pune and Satara districts.
Inspections found unhygienic conditions, expired food products, and violations of food safety laws.
Action taken as part of the 'Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra' campaign.
Inspections conducted on July 18 and July 21.
Affected establishments include Toni Daa Dhaba, Joker Hospitality, and Red & Huge.
- Who
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune Division
- What
- Suspension of licenses for 12 food establishments due to hygiene violations
- When
- July 18 and July 21
- Where
- Pune and Satara districts
- Why
- Serious hygiene violations, expired food products, and violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act
Food Safety Advocates
Affected Business Owners
Hygiene Standards
Food Safety Advocates
Strict enforcement of hygiene standards is crucial for public health.
Affected Business Owners
The suspensions are harsh and may not consider all mitigating factors.
- Date of Inspections
- July 18 and July 21
- Number of Establishments Affected
- 12
- Location of Inspections
- Pune and Satara districts
- Campaign Name
- Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra
- Regulatory Body
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune Division