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Blinkit Store License Suspended in Malad West; Cockroaches and Expired Food Stock Found
Top Story: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food license of a Blinkit (Blink Commerce Private Limited) 'dark store' in Malad West, Mumbai. This action follows an inspection on August 7 that revealed serious violations regarding hygiene and food safety.
The FDA inspection uncovered a large number of cockroaches among the stock of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, violations were found regarding food items being stored on the floor, rusty racks, inadequate cleanliness in cold storage, expired and spoiled packaged food, a lack of pest and rodent control measures, and non-compliance with waste management and personal hygiene norms.
Under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the FDA has suspended the store's license (No. 11524010000119) with immediate effect and until further orders. Food business operations at the location are prohibited during this period. This action is limited to this specific store and does not apply to Blinkit's entire food business.
This move is part of the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign led by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Under this campaign, thousands of hotels, restaurants, and food business establishments in Mumbai were inspected between May and July, resulting in the suspension of numerous licenses.
Top Story: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food license of a Blinkit (Blink Commerce Private Limited) 'dark store' in Malad West, Mumbai. This action follows an inspection on August 7 that revealed serious violations regarding hygiene and food safety.
The FDA inspection uncovered a large number of cockroaches among the stock of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, violations were found regarding food items being stored on the floor, rusty racks, inadequate cleanliness in cold storage, expired and spoiled packaged food, a lack of pest and rodent control measures, and non-compliance with waste management and personal hygiene norms.
Under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the FDA has suspended the store's license (No. 11524010000119) with immediate effect and until further orders. Food business operations at the location are prohibited during this period. This action is limited to this specific store and does not apply to Blinkit's entire food business.
This move is part of the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign led by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Under this campaign, thousands of hotels, restaurants, and food business establishments in Mumbai were inspected between May and July, resulting in the suspension of numerous licenses.
The FDA inspection uncovered a large number of cockroaches among the stock of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, violations were found regarding food items being stored on the floor, rusty racks, inadequate cleanliness in cold storage, expired and spoiled packaged food, a lack of pest and rodent control measures, and non-compliance with waste management and personal hygiene norms.
Under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the FDA has suspended the store's license (No. 11524010000119) with immediate effect and until further orders. Food business operations at the location are prohibited during this period. This action is limited to this specific store and does not apply to Blinkit's entire food business.
This move is part of the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign led by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Under this campaign, thousands of hotels, restaurants, and food business establishments in Mumbai were inspected between May and July, resulting in the suspension of numerous licenses.
