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Maharashtra FDA Suspends Pune University Hostel Mess Licence Over Hygiene Lapses
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Moneycontrol•10-10-2026, 08:33
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Pune University Hostel Mess Licence Over Hygiene Lapses
- •The Maharashtra FDA suspended the food licence of the Savitribai Phule Pune University Girls Hostel mess for 15 days.
- •Action was taken following viral videos and complaints regarding insects found in the food and poor quality.
- •FDA officials discovered cockroach activity, poor hygiene practices, and missing medical fitness reports during an inspection.
- •Student representatives welcomed the suspension but demanded permanent measures and a central mess under direct university control.
- •The university previously faced similar action in June when the licence of the Refectory Mess was suspended over hygiene violations.
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The Maharashtra FDA suspended the Savitribai Phule Pune University Girls' Hostel mess licence for 15 days following complaints and viral videos showing insects in food and poor hygiene practices.
During the inspection, officials discovered cockroach activity, poor food hygiene, cleanliness lapses, personal hygiene issues among food handlers, missing pest control records, and a lack of medical fitness reports for workers.
Yes, in June, the FDA suspended the licence of the university's Refectory Mess due to similar violations, including unhygienic food handlers, missing safety gear, uncovered food storage, rusted vessels, and a lack of water testing reports.
