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Food
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 248 eateries during Ganeshotsav inspections
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:02 AM
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has revoked the licences of 248 food outlets as part of a special Ganeshotsav safety drive, citing violations of hygiene norms.
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a focused inspection drive during the Ganeshotsav festival to ensure food safety in public eateries. Inspectors visited a large number of stalls, restaurants and sweet shops across the state, checking for compliance with hygiene and licensing regulations.
The audit resulted in the suspension of licences for 248 establishments that were found to be violating statutory standards, including inadequate sanitation, lack of proper food handling procedures, and missing or expired permits. The FDA officials issued notices to the owners, directing them to rectify the deficiencies before any further action.
Authorities emphasized that the move aims to protect festival-goers from potential health hazards and to reinforce strict adherence to food safety norms during high‑traffic celebrations. The FDA has urged the public to verify the licensing status of food outlets before making purchases.
The suspension is effective immediately, and the affected businesses will remain closed until they obtain clearance after corrective measures are verified. The FDA will continue its monitoring throughout the festival period to prevent any recurrence of violations.
The audit resulted in the suspension of licences for 248 establishments that were found to be violating statutory standards, including inadequate sanitation, lack of proper food handling procedures, and missing or expired permits. The FDA officials issued notices to the owners, directing them to rectify the deficiencies before any further action.
Authorities emphasized that the move aims to protect festival-goers from potential health hazards and to reinforce strict adherence to food safety norms during high‑traffic celebrations. The FDA has urged the public to verify the licensing status of food outlets before making purchases.
The suspension is effective immediately, and the affected businesses will remain closed until they obtain clearance after corrective measures are verified. The FDA will continue its monitoring throughout the festival period to prevent any recurrence of violations.