Mumbai FDA Suspends Eat Club, Rani Creators Licences

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action against four food establishments in Mumbai for violating food safety and hygiene standards.

The licences of Eat Club Brands Pvt Ltd at Royal Palms, Goregaon, and Rani Creators Consultant and Service Providers in Kurla have been suspended with immediate effect.

This decision was made after officials found serious deficiencies that could potentially pose health risks to consumers during inspections.

The action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related rules and regulations.

During the inspection of Eat Club, officials found inadequate food storage facilities, poor hand-washing and employee hygiene arrangements, shortcomings in pest control, inadequate ventilation and irregularities in food safety training and record-keeping.

At Rani Creators in Kurla, inspectors found rodent and cockroach infestation, unhygienic conditions, stagnant water, raw meat stored in the open, deteriorated cooking oil and serious lapses in maintaining food temperature.

The inspection of Goodluck Bakery in Chembur revealed deficiencies in food storage, pest control, water testing, temperature control, employee hygiene and record maintenance.

Ashfaq Bakery was found lacking in several areas, including packaging, temperature control, food storage, employee hygiene, medical examinations of workers and food safety training.

The FDA said the action was based on the nature and seriousness of the violations detected during the inspections.

The suspension of licences is a significant step towards ensuring that food establishments in Mumbai maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

This move is expected to send a strong message to other food establishments in the city to take food safety and hygiene seriously.

The FDA's action is a welcome move for consumers in Mumbai, who have the right to expect safe and hygienic food from establishments.

The city's residents can now feel more confident about the food they eat, thanks to the FDA's efforts to crack down on establishments that violate food safety and hygiene standards.