Cockroaches, fungus, gutka packet: FSSAI notice to Delhi's JW Marriott, Andaz over massive food safety lapses
At JW Marriott, FSSAI found fungus on apples, rotten tomatoes, improper storage of cut vegetables and other food products.
On Wednesday, India's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) served notices to two 5-star hotels in Delhi's Aerocity, JW Marriott and Andaz Delhi, after inspectors discovered extensive food safety violations during inspections. Both hotels, operated by respective management companies, received notices following the findings of cockroaches, fungus on fruit, expired and rotten food, poor sanitation, and improper food storage in their kitchens.
Inspectors also uncovered inadequate pest control, poor maintenance, and improper allergen management at JW Marriott. Andaz Delhi's inspection revealed active cockroaches, houseflies, mosquitoes, and spider webs, alongside 87 kilograms of expired sweets, an expired cake base, and bread packets. The hotels have been directed to take immediate corrective measures and submit compliance reports with supporting evidence.
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