Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Mumbai FDA Clears MLA Hostel Food, Flags Safety Concerns
The government checked food at the MLA Hostel after someone said it was bad.
Tests showed the food wasn't spoiled.
However, the kitchen had many problems like not being clean enough.
Because of the problems, the company that serves the food might have to stop.
The government is planning to check other places that serve food to make sure everything is safe and clean.
FDA tested food samples from the Akashwani MLA Hostel canteen after a complaint of stale food.
Tests confirmed the food was not stale, contradicting the initial complaint.
The inspection followed an incident where an MLA allegedly assaulted a canteen employee.
Despite the food's freshness, the FDA found 19 safety violations in the kitchen.
The caterer, Ajanta Caterers, faces suspension for failing to meet food safety standards.
- Who
- Maharashtra FDA, Ajanta Caterers, and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad.
- What
- FDA inspected the Akashwani MLA Hostel canteen following a complaint about stale food and found 19 safety violations, despite confirming food was fresh.
- When
- The inspection occurred after an incident on July 9, 2025.
- Where
- Akashwani MLA Hostel canteen in Churchgate, Mumbai.
- Why
- FDA conducted the inspection in response to an MLA's complaint and to ensure food safety standards were met.
MLA's Perspective
FDA's Perspective
Food Freshness
MLA's Perspective
Food was stale and of poor quality.
FDA's Perspective
FDA tests confirmed food was not stale.
- Canteen Operator
- Ajanta Caterers
- Canteen Contract Start
- June 26, 2024
- Contract Duration
- 3 years, 3 months
- Food Sample Analysis Result
- Food was not stale
- Number of Safety Violations
- 19