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Maharashtra FDA suspends Ayub’s licence over hygiene violations
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the licences of four food establishments, including the famous Mumbai eatery Ayub's, after inspections found serious food safety violations. The FDA said improper storage…
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the licences of four food establishments, including the famous Mumbai eatery Ayub's, after inspections found serious food safety violations. The FDA said improper storage of eggs, lack of segregation of raw and cooked food, unhygienic handling areas, open drains and presence of houseflies were among the issues at Ayub's during an August 22 inspection.
The regulator seized food products worth Rs 2.24 crore during a state-wide enforcement drive that inspected 37 hotels, restaurants and eateries. Improvement notices were issued to 31 establishments. The licences of Burhampur Jalebi Centre and Step In Restaurant in Nagpur and a Sankalp Mahila Audyogik Utpadak Sahakari Sanstha outlet in Kurla were also suspended.
The FDA said the suspensions were administrative and not immediate "tatkal" actions. Samples of suspected adulterated soybean oil seized in Jalgaon have been sent for lab analysis. The regulator warned of strict action against businesses violating safety norms.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The FDA's suspension of a landmark eatery like Ayub's signals a shift from routine warnings to enforcement under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Establishments that lose their licence must apply for renewal after rectifying violations and passing a fresh inspection, a process that can take weeks. Of the 37 units inspected, only four faced suspension, suggesting the regulator is targeting repeat or serious offenders. For consumers, the action underscores that even well-known brands are not exempt from hygiene audits. The next signal to watch is whether the FDA publishes the inspection reports of the 31 establishments that received improvement notices, as transparency would amplify the deterrent effect.
Source: thefederal.com
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