FSSAI Issues Notices to Andaz, JW Marriott Over Food Safety Violations
What Happened
FSSAI has issued notices to Delhi’s Aerocity hotels Andaz and JW Marriott after inspections uncovered serious food safety and hygiene violations. At Andaz, officials reported pest activity, spider webs, a gutka packet inside a bottling area, improper food storage, and around 87 kg of expired sweets, along with other expired products. Samples have been collected for testing, and the hotels have been asked to submit compliance reports.
Key Takeaways
The action shows that even premium hospitality brands are not immune from food safety scrutiny. The inspections underscore growing regulatory focus on hygiene standards, with FSSAI signaling that food safety compliance will be enforced uniformly across establishments, regardless of brand or category.