Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licenses of three food establishments in Mumbai, including the Olympia Coffee House, due to severe health and hygiene violations.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration conducted inspections revealing critical food safety violations at Olympia Coffee House in Colaba and two other establishments. Investigators found a urinal in the food storage area, infestations of cockroaches and flies, and unsanitary conditions in food preparation zones. Additionally, most staff members lacked mandatory food safety training, and the facility failed to maintain basic hygiene practices such as proper food storage and protective equipment.
What to watch next
- Follow-up inspections by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration to verify remediation of sanitary issues.
- Potential legal or administrative consequences for the management of the suspended food establishments.
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