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Seven UP Eateries Face License Suspension Over Egregious Food Safety Violations
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News18•22-09-2026, 22:00
Seven UP Eateries Face License Suspension Over Egregious Food Safety Violations
- •The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) recommended suspending licenses for seven fast-food outlets and restaurants across five districts in Uttar Pradesh due to serious food preparation and processing irregularities.
- •Violations discovered during the 'Shuddh Hi Shubh Hai' campaign included insect and rodent infestations, expired products, and inadequate segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items.
- •Noteworthy establishments facing action include Tunday Kababi in Kanpur, a momos outlet in Varanasi, an 'Amritsari Kulcha' outlet in Agra, and AC Enterprise, Floco Clocks, Bikanervala, and Nathu's in Ghaziabad.
- •Specific issues ranged from extremely poor hygiene, foul odors, and improper raw meat storage at Tunday Kababi to future manufacturing dates on packaged food and expired items at the Varanasi momo outlet.
- •Other critical findings included blood leakage and cross-contamination risks at AC Enterprise, dirty freezers at Floco Clocks, and insect infestations, waste accumulation, and improper food storage at Nathu's and Bikanervala in Ghaziabad.
Key Questions Answered
The FSDA conducted raids under the 'Shuddh Hi Shubh Hai' campaign in Kanpur, Agra, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, and Varanasi.
Inspectors found insect and rodent infestations, expired products, poor sanitation, foul odors, stagnant wastewater, and a lack of proper segregation between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items.
Actions are being taken against the concerned establishments in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and relevant rules and regulations.
