Pune Tops Statewide FDA Inspection List As Maharashtra Suspends 199 Licenses; See Where Greater Mumbai Stands
The Maharashtra FDA suspended 199 eatery licenses amid widespread hygiene violations, while Kolkata municipal authorities shuttered 54 establishments over food safety non-compliance. Pune recorded the highest number of license suspensions, while other divisions also reported significant enforcement actions.
Cockroach-infested kitchens, uncovered raw meat, and filthy utensils have prompted the Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to suspend 199 eatery licenses following an extensive statewide enforcement drive.
Statewide Inspections and Regional Breakdown
The sweep - covering hotels, clubs, and dhabas between May 25 and August 31 - was intensified under the leadership of FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe, reports PTI. Inspectors issued 948 improvement notices for critical sanitation and cold-chain failures. Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licenses of Mumbai Restaurants and Zepto-Linked Outlets Over Hygiene Lapses; Check Names Here.
Pune recorded the highest number of license suspensions, while other divisions also reported significant enforcement actions.
| Division | Total Inspections | License Suspensions |
| Pune | 4,261 | 168 |
| Greater Mumbai | 1,451 | 121 |
| Konkan | 3,142 | 108 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 1,173 | 61 |
| Nashik | 1,356 | 56 |
| Amravati | 989 | 45 |
| Nagpur | 711 | 44 |
Widespread Health Code Violations
According to the FDA, the inspections exposed severe violations of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act. Authorities documented a lack of clean water and proper drainage, improper refrigerator temperatures, and widespread cockroach infestations. Other infractions included raw chicken stored in open containers, unsealed cut vegetables, and dirty utensils. Officials also noted that many establishments failed to maintain worker medical records, mandatory FoSTaC training certificates, laboratory testing logs, and purchase proofs from licensed vendors.
Crackdown Expands to Kolkata
A parallel enforcement drive is underway in West Bengal, where the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued suspension notices to 54 establishments. Eateries, sweet shops, and hotels across 144 wards have been ordered to remain closed until they implement necessary safety upgrades and receive clearance from the civic body. Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of 2 More Mumbai Food Establishments Over Safety Lapses.
Following an initial release of 40 establishments on Tuesday, September 8, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation published its final list on Wednesday, September 9. The updated roster comprises 30 establishments facing temporary license suspensions alongside 24 whose registrations have been suspended.
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