’87 kg expired sweets, pest infestation’: JW Marriott, Andaz Delhi by Hyatt served notices

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to JW Marriott and Andaz Delhi by Hyatt hotels in Delhi's Aerocity after identifying several "serious food safety violations." These include expired food products, pest infestation, and hygienic issues. At Andaz Delhi, FSSAI found approximately 87 kg of expired sweets, cake bases, and bread packets, as well as cockroaches and mosquito infestations.

At JW Marriott, the authority discovered spoiled food, improper storage, cross-contamination risks, and fungal growth on various food items. Both hotels were also found lacking in proper segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, as well as inadequate pest control. The FSSAI has collected surveillance samples from both hotels for further analysis.

A spokesperson for Andaz Delhi stated that guest health, safety, and hygiene are their top priorities and that they have fully cooperated with the inspection, taking immediate action to address the observations. The hotel remains committed to transparent and rigorous food safety practices.