‘Insect-infested flour, lack of water testing’: FDA suspends Maharashtra eatery licence
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) crackdown on eateries in Maharashtra has expanded beyond Mumbai and Pune, with officials in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar intensifying inspection drives. On Thursday, FDA officials suspended the licence of the popular eatery, Chhappan Bhog Thali Restaurant and Banquet Hall, located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Joint Commissioner, FDA (Food), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division, Shrikant Karkale revealed that a surprise raid was conducted on the restaurant, uncovering serious discrepancies. Among the issues found were insect-infested jowar and bajra flour, kept in a ready-to-use state. Workers claimed they would discard the insects before using the flour, according to Karkale.
The FDA team also discovered a lack of proper storage arrangements for food, packaging materials, chemicals, and personal items. Furthermore, there were no records of testing the water used for food preparation, raising concerns about potential cross-contamination and the use of expired items. The restaurant's FSSAI licence was suspended under the Safe Food Safe Maharashtra campaign.
State-level FDA officials are stepping up inspections of establishments to identify violations, ensure adherence to standards, and take necessary action.
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