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Indore's Sayaji Hotel kitchens sealed over mixed veg‑nonveg food prep
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 01:37 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Department has sealed two kitchens at Indore’s Sayaji Hotel after finding veg and non‑veg dishes being prepared together, breaching hygiene regulations.
Indore's Sayaji Hotel, a well‑known establishment in the city, came under scrutiny after a routine inspection by the Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Department revealed that vegetarian and non‑vegetarian meals were being cooked in the same kitchen area. The department flagged the practice as a serious breach of food‑safety norms that require strict segregation to prevent cross‑contamination.
Following the discovery, officials ordered the immediate sealing of two kitchen units within the hotel premises. The seal was imposed to halt operations until the hotel can demonstrate compliance with the mandated segregation protocols and obtain clearance from the authorities.
The department’s notice emphasized that even hotels without a five‑star rating, such as Sayaji, are obligated to adhere to the same food‑handling standards as higher‑rated establishments. Failure to comply could result in further penalties, including fines or suspension of the hotel's operating licence.
Hotel management has been asked to submit a corrective action plan outlining how they will restructure their kitchen operations, install separate cooking equipment, and train staff on hygiene practices. The department will conduct a follow‑up inspection before lifting the seal.
Following the discovery, officials ordered the immediate sealing of two kitchen units within the hotel premises. The seal was imposed to halt operations until the hotel can demonstrate compliance with the mandated segregation protocols and obtain clearance from the authorities.
The department’s notice emphasized that even hotels without a five‑star rating, such as Sayaji, are obligated to adhere to the same food‑handling standards as higher‑rated establishments. Failure to comply could result in further penalties, including fines or suspension of the hotel's operating licence.
Hotel management has been asked to submit a corrective action plan outlining how they will restructure their kitchen operations, install separate cooking equipment, and train staff on hygiene practices. The department will conduct a follow‑up inspection before lifting the seal.