Indore Food Safety Crackdown Halts Gulab Jamun Mix Production, Cockroach Complaint Triggers Restaurant Inspection

The Food Safety Administration halted gulab jamun instant mix production at Annapurna Industries in Indore after discovering expired registration and an address discrepancy. The registered address did not match the actual location where the manufacturing and packing took place. Two brands were sampled for testing, and production was paused until valid registration was obtained.

In addition to the gulab jamun factory, the administration inspected two restaurants – Shiv Sagar Bhojnalaya and Shiv Sagar Restaurant and Cafe. Improper food storage and kitchen equipment issues were found, along with a lack of essential documents such as water testing reports, pest control certificates, and medical fitness certificates for food handlers. Rusty utensils and damaged kitchen flooring were removed, and the management was ordered to address slippery, damaged flooring and enhance hygiene standards.

During the restaurant inspection, a complaint about a cockroach on a dining table was raised, along with reports of inadequate staff response. As a result, the kitchen was inspected, and the administration directed pest control measures to be taken by trained personnel. A similar complaint led to an inspection at an establishment near Narsingh Temple, prompting the need for cleanliness improvements.

Further action will depend on the outcomes of laboratory tests conducted on samples of paneer, dal, chhole, and bhature collected from various establishments. At Mamaji Grih Udyog, located in Udyog Nagar, Musakhedi, where lollipops and toffees were manufactured, poor cleanliness and raw materials stored directly on the floor without pallets were found.

Missing medical fitness certificates and inadequate lighting were also noted. Samples of lollipops and kaju malai toffees were collected for testing, and water quality issues were highlighted.