From Domino’s outlets to drug manufacturers, Maharashtra FDA cracks down on violations; 19 food establishments suspended

5 Maharashtra Domino's outlets lose licences after FDA finds cockroaches, violations

Maharashtra FDA suspended five Domino’s food licences after inspections across its Pune division. The action forms part of a statewide drive targeting unsafe food practices.

Dead cockroaches, unhygienic storage: FDA suspends licence of Domino’s outlet in Pune

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra, suspended the food licence of a Domino’s Pizza outlet in Warje, Pune, on October 14 after an inspection found live cockroaches and dead cockroach parts in its kitchen and food storage areas.

From Domino’s outlets to drug manufacturers, Maharashtra FDA cracks down on violations; 19 food establishments suspended

The FDA cited several deficiencies during inspections and re-inspections, including cockroach and insect infestations, food packets gnawed by rats, improper storage of raw and cooked food, use of spoiled food items and burnt or overused cooking oil, inadequate pest control and failure to maintain mandatory food safety record

Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 17 eateries, including 3 Domino’s outlets, over food safety violations

Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of 17 eateries in Mumbai due to food safety violations. Inspections revealed issues such as pest infestation and failure to display FSSAI licences prominently. Among the suspended outlets were three Domino's Pizza locations operated by Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. The FDA also conducted training for Navratri mandal members on preparing safe food offerings for devotees.

Mumbai: Rats, cockroaches infestation found in 3 Domino’s outlets, license cancelled

According to the food safety inspectors, these outlets had severe cockroach infestations, food packaging was gnawed at by rats, vegetarian and non-vegetarian food was stored together and the outlets were reportedly using spoiled food and burnt oil.