Food Safety Sweep Reaches IIT Bombay, Two Hostel Messes Closed
What Happened
FDA, led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, ordered the closure of two canteens at IIT Bombay's Hostels 1 and 3 after finding they were operating without valid FSSAI licences/registrations. During the inspection, another catering operator serving Hostels 12, 13 and 14 was issued an improvement notice for food safety and hygiene deficiencies.
Key Takeaways
Crackdown signals stricter enforcement of food-safety norms even at premier institutions. Between August 4 and 6, the FDA inspected 63 restaurants across Maharashtra, issuing notices to 38 establishments for hygiene and compliance issues.