The Maharashtra Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the meals enterprise licences of 4 Domino’s Pizza retailers after discovering a number of meals security and hygiene violations throughout a particular inspection drive throughout the state.
Three of the affected Domino’s retailers are situated in Mumbai, whereas the fourth is in Satara district. The inspections had been carried out on August 11 as a part of a statewide drive focusing on institutions operated by main restaurant chains.
The FDA inspected a complete of 104 institutions belonging to manufacturers together with Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Starbucks and Monginis. Through the drive, operations at two institutions had been halted instantly, whereas 95 enchancment notices had been issued and 5 meals enterprise licences had been suspended with speedy impact.
In Mumbai, the licence of the Domino’s outlet operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd at Vile Parle West was suspended after inspectors discovered violations of Schedule 4 of the Meals Security and Requirements (Licensing and Registration of Meals Companies) Rules, 2011.
The FDA flagged deficiencies associated to the show of the FSSAI licence, potable water testing, meals storage, pest management and hygiene amenities. The outlet was additionally directed to make sure correct temperature storage and monitoring of frozen and different meals merchandise.
Inspectors additionally discovered points with the segregation and disposal of meals and non-food objects. Repairs had been required to the kitchen again door, flooring and chilling room, whereas measures had been ordered to stop the entry of rodents and different pests.
The FDA additional directed the outlet to offer sufficient amenities for meals preparation, gear sanitisation and hand-washing and hygiene for meals handlers.
One other Domino’s outlet in Borivali West was additionally discovered non-compliant, with the inspection report assigning it a 54 per cent compliance rating. The FDA cited deficiencies involving meals storage, temperature monitoring, meals testing, hygiene and pest management.
The outlet was directed to keep up correct segregation between uncooked and cooked meals in addition to vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Uncooked supplies and non-food objects should even be saved individually.
Inspectors moreover discovered a necessity for higher cleansing and sanitisation of kit and utensils, with oily residue and meals scraps within the pizza preparation space required to be eliminated instantly. Enhancements had been additionally ordered in flooring, lighting and general cleanliness, together with efficient pest-control measures.
The third Mumbai Domino’s outlet, situated at R-Metropolis Mall in Ghatkopar West, additionally had its licence suspended.
In response to the FDA, the institution lacked correct hygiene and sanitation preparations and didn’t keep a cleansing and sanitation schedule. Inspectors additionally reported pest infestation and insufficient pest-control measures and information.
The Satara outlet, then again, was discovered to have a compliance rating of 47 per cent.
The FDA cited deficiencies in infrastructure, gear, cleanliness and pest management. The institution was directed to introduce correct rack and storage programs for uncooked meals objects and conduct laboratory testing of meals merchandise whereas sustaining the required information.
The newest motion comes a day after the FDA’s crackdown on a Blinkit store in Mumbai’s Malad West highlighted severe hygiene and food-storage violations.
Throughout an inspection of the quick-commerce firm’s facility on August 7, FDA officers discovered numerous cockroaches on fruit and vegetable inventory. Meals objects had been allegedly being saved immediately on the ground, whereas some racks had been rusty and cold-storage areas had been poorly maintained.
The inspection additionally discovered insufficient pest- and rodent-control measures, expired meals merchandise and broken or apparently tampered-with packages. The shop was additionally not correctly following FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) programs for meals storage.
Officers additional flagged poor waste administration and shortcomings within the private hygiene of meals handlers, together with insufficient medical examination and well being information and inadequate private protecting gear.
Following the inspection, the FDA suspended the meals licence of Blink Commerce Personal Restricted below Part 32(3) of the Meals Security and Requirements Act, 2006. The order directed the institution to maintain its meals enterprise operations suspended till additional directions.
The Blinkit motion was a part of a broader food-safety enforcement drive in Maharashtra. Between Could 25 and July 31, the FDA inspected 3,137 inns, eating places, eateries and different meals institutions throughout Mumbai, issuing 764 enchancment notices and suspending 165 licences. The division additionally seized or destroyed meals merchandise weighing 28.66 lakh kg and valued at Rs 55.72 crore, in response to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
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