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Food
Maharashtra FDA shuts Fortis Hospital kitchen, Sophia College canteen, Janata Bakery
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🗓 17 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has ordered the closure of the kitchen at Fortis Hospital, the canteen of Sophia College and Janata Bakery after finding safety violations.
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken enforcement action against three food service establishments – the kitchen of Fortis Hospital, the canteen of Sophia College and the popular Janata Bakery. Inspections carried out earlier this week revealed non‑compliance with prescribed hygiene and safety standards, prompting the regulator to order immediate shutdown of the premises until corrective measures are implemented.
The FDA officials cited deficiencies in food handling practices, inadequate sanitation facilities and lapses in temperature control as primary concerns. While the specific violations have not been disclosed in detail, the regulator indicated that the establishments failed to meet mandatory guidelines that safeguard public health.
The affected entities have been instructed to submit a remediation plan within a stipulated period. Failure to comply could lead to further penalties, including revocation of licenses. The action underscores the state's heightened focus on food safety, especially in institutions that serve large numbers of patients, students and the general public.
The FDA officials cited deficiencies in food handling practices, inadequate sanitation facilities and lapses in temperature control as primary concerns. While the specific violations have not been disclosed in detail, the regulator indicated that the establishments failed to meet mandatory guidelines that safeguard public health.
The affected entities have been instructed to submit a remediation plan within a stipulated period. Failure to comply could lead to further penalties, including revocation of licenses. The action underscores the state's heightened focus on food safety, especially in institutions that serve large numbers of patients, students and the general public.