The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Pune has suspended the licenses of two well-known local restaurants—Vaishali and Rupali. During inspections conducted by food safety officers, numerous violations of food safety standards were identified.
On Friday, an FDA team inspected the Vaishali restaurant. During the inspection, the restaurant received 58 out of 98 points, which served as the basis for suspending its license. The FDA expressed serious concern regarding deficiencies in the establishment's cleanliness maintenance system.
During the inspection, it was discovered that the pan used for preparing dosa and uttapam was located near the men's restroom. Furthermore, a refrigerator filled with raw food was situated next to the women's restroom, and raw food was stored in an open corridor. These hygiene issues led to the suspension of the restaurant's license.
The FDA also inspected the Rupali restaurant. This inspection revealed shortcomings related to cleanliness. It was noted that the kitchen at Rupali was open, creating a risk of food spoilage. Following the discovery of these sanitation problems, the restaurant's license was suspended.
It is worth noting that both Vaishali and Rupali are very famous establishments in Pune, known for their South Indian dishes such as dosa and filter coffee. However, due to the identified cleanliness deficiencies, the FDA decided to suspend their permits.
