3 days ago
FDA shuts two eateries, ice factory over hygiene violations
Panaji:
The directorate of food and drugs administration (FDA) closed two eateries in Assagao for operating in unhygienic conditions. The first one sold momos, and the other sold biryani.
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Janta Ice Factory at Assagao, operating without an FDA licence, was directed to suspend operations and other premises were issued improvement notices.
During the inspection, the FDA fined Ms Zaiqua Rs 10,000 and Ms Bobby Fast Food Rs 8,000 operating at Alankar, Mapusa, for violating norms under the Food Safety Act 2006. The FDA found most premises compliant with norms at Alankar.
The inspection team, led by FDA director Shweta Dessai, included designated officer North Goa Richard Noronha, Rajaram Patil, Amit Mandrekar, Nousin Mulla, and Sneha Gaude.
