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Cockroaches, rotting food found in 4 Bhopal restaurants
Surprise inspections by the Food Safety Department at four Bhopal eateries found cockroaches, expired food, and open dustbins. The most serious lapses were at Guru Kripa Food and Caterers, where inspectors saw…
Surprise inspections by the Food Safety Department at four Bhopal eateries found cockroaches, expired food, and open dustbins. The most serious lapses were at Guru Kripa Food and Caterers, where inspectors saw filth, broken tiles, and a poor drainage system. Several expired food packets were recovered, and the department has recommended suspension of its licence.
At The Celestial Park, inspectors destroyed 20 kg of rotten onions and an expired seasoning packet. Ranjit Resort failed on kitchen hygiene and staff certificates. Amanate Restaurant was relatively clean but lacked medical and pest-control documents. Six food samples were collected from all four outlets.
Food Safety Officer Shivraj Pavak said the department has stepped up surprise raids across major cities. The establishments have been issued Improvement Notices and directed to maintain hygiene, store food safely, and keep proper employee records. Further action will follow once test reports are received.
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Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Food Safety Department can suspend or cancel a licence if test reports confirm violations. Bhopal has seen periodic hygiene drives since a 2021 crackdown on street food after a spate of food poisoning cases in the state. The six samples sent for testing will determine if the four outlets face fines, licence suspension, or prosecution. The department's next step depends on laboratory results expected within days. The Madhya Pradesh food regulator has been under pressure to maintain standards ahead of the festive season when eating-out spikes. A licence suspension at Guru Kripa Food and Caterers, recommended already, would be the swiftest action if reports confirm expired stock and pest infestation.
Source: indiatoday.in
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