{
  "id": 7670823,
  "title": "Flies, Rodent Droppings, Expired Ingredients Found During Food Safety Checks At Major Chains In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/flies-rodent-droppings-expired-ingredients-found-during-food-safety",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/flies-rodent-droppings-expired-ingredients-found-during-food-safety-checks-at-major-chains-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore's Food Safety Administration conducted inspections at prominent restaurant chains on Tuesday, uncovering multiple infractions related to food handling, cleanliness, pest management, labeling, and documentation. Senior Food Safety Officer Manish Swami revealed that inspectors at Subway on Sapna-Sangeeta Road discovered mixed storage of vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods in a single fridge, along with a missing anti-slip mat in the kitchen. At KFC in Phoenix Citadel Mall, the individual responsible for food safety was not present during the inspection. Certificates of Analysis for raw and prepared ingredients were missing, while only two out of four compartments had proper labeling indicating whether they were designated for vegetarian or non-vegetarian items. Open dustbins and unverified medical fitness and vaccination records of food handlers were also found. Pizza Hut faced issues with incomplete medical fitness records and absent vaccination records for their staff, with the person-in-charge absent during the check. Additionally, flies invaded the food preparation area, and expired ingredients such as black olives, jalapeno, and red paprika were discovered, with their use-by date being September 14, just a day prior to the inspection. Four food samples, including paneer and sauces, were taken for further testing. At Domino's Pizza on Sapna-Sangeeta Road, while vegetarian and non-vegetarian items were stored separately, they were handled using the same equipment, and the kitchen lacked clear visual indicators of which area was for which type of food. Flies were also spotted in the eating area, and rodent droppings were noted near storage of packaging materials. Samples of paneer and pizza cheese spread were collected for analysis. The Food Safety Administration issued formal improvement notices to these establishments, giving them a specific timeframe to correct the identified deficiencies. Failure to comply would result in further legal repercussions.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Food Safety Administration inspected several major restaurant chains in the city on Tuesday and found violations involving food storage, hygiene, pest control, labelling and documentation. According to Senior Food Safety Officer Manish Swami, inspectors at Subway on Sapna-Sangeeta Road found vegetarian and non-vegetarian food stored together in a refrigerator. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}