Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit Akola Licence; Takes Action Against Two Mumbai Eateries

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has taken action against three food establishments after inspections found several problems linked to hygiene, food handling and storage. 

The action covers a Blinkit facility in Akola and two eateries in Mumbai which are Delhi Sweet and Bhelpuri House in Malad and Gulzar Mohammadi Hotel in Kurla West. 

Blinkit Facility Licence Suspended In Akola 

The FDA suspended the food licence of the Blinkit facility in Akola after a re-inspection found that problems pointed out earlier had still not been addressed. 

The inspection had raised concerns over food storage and unsuitable storage racks. Following a hearing held on August 31, the licence was suspended until further orders. 

Malad Eatery Found Using Unfiltered Water 

At Delhi Sweet and Bhelpuri House, inspectors found food being stored near dirty drains. The eatery was also using unfiltered tap water for cooking and drinking without the required water-testing reports. 

There were concerns about its food operations as well. The establishment was making and repacking lassi, sweets, paneer and farsan, despite holding a licence limited to the prepared foods category. 

FDA officials seized unlabelled paneer and lassi without expiry dates. Of the 36 food handlers, 26 did not have mandatory medical fitness certificates. Inspectors also found workers handling food with unbandaged burns and untrimmed nails. 

Kurla Hotel Scores 24 Out Of 88 

Gulzar Mohammadi Hotel in Kurla West was inspected on August 27 and scored just 24 out of 88 marks, or 28%, in the FDA's hygiene assessment. 

The inspection found cockroach infestation, contaminated food, improper drainage and missing water-testing reports. During the suspension period, the hotel has been barred from preparing, storing, selling or distributing food. 

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Conclusion 

The FDA's inspections resulted in action against three establishments across Akola and Mumbai. The findings included unresolved deficiencies, unsafe food storage, water-related concerns and poor hygiene conditions. 

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