FSSAI finds expired food and pest-related hygiene lapses at Delhi Aerocity hotels

Food safety inspectors discovered a multitude of issues at Andaz Delhi, including expired sweets and signs of pest infestation. The inspection also indicated inadequate storage and unsatisfactory hygiene standards in the kitchen area. Alarmingly, vegetarian and non-vegetarian items were not properly segregated. The FSSAI has formally instructed the hotel to rectify these violations and submit a detailed report on corrective measures taken.

New Delhi [India], August 26: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) inspected the kitchens of two major hotels in Delhi's Aerocity and found deficiencies, such as foul smell, cockroaches, flies, etc, sources said."Deficiencies were found in the segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food in the kitchen. Complaints regarding cockroaches, flies and foul smell were recorded," said sources.Expired food items found"Some bread packets bearing expired stickers were also found. Around 87 kg of expired sweets were found in the confectionery area and were destroyed on the spot. In the pastry section, expired cake bases, flies and cockroaches were found," sources said.At another hospital in Aerocity, New Delhi, during inspection, several deficiencies were found."The inspection continued for around two days, during which 59 deficiencies were recorded," said sources.Bihar On Alert As Flash Flood Risk In Nepal's Gandak Catchment Raises Water Surge ConcernsFood safety lapses reportedSources also said, "Required FSSAI licences or endorsements were not available for some food products. Irregularities were also found in the labelling of packaged food products. Mouldy apples and rotten tomatoes were found. Several food items were stored in the open, while deficiencies were also noted in vegetarian and non-vegetarian food storage. Cockroaches and broken containers were found in the bakery."This comes as multiple inspections are being conducted throughout various states. In a separate case, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra earlier this month suspended the FSSAI licence of a prominent establishment located at Kranti Chowk in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with immediate effect.Also Watch:Maharashtra inspection actionThe action was taken following a surprise inspection under the "Safe Food Safe Maharashtra" campaign, which uncovered severe hygiene breaches and critical public health hazards.Inspectors found chopped, foul-smelling paneer kept in the kitchen ready for active cooking, lacking any validity or use-by date. Due to its high moisture and protein content, spoiled paneer poses a severe risk of rapid microbial growth.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

FSSAI inspections found hygiene issues in Delhi hotels, including expired food and pests. Deficiencies like foul smells and cockroaches were noted in Aerocity kitchens. A hospital in Aerocity also recorded numerous hygiene and licensing irregularities. In Maharashtra, a prominent establishment's license was suspended due to severe breaches. These actions highlight ongoing efforts to ensure food safety across various states.