Zepto Lohgaon Among 16 Establishments Facing FDA Action in Pune Division Over Food Safety Violations
Pune, 14th August 2026: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences or registrations of 16 hotels, restaurants, e-commerce and dairy establishments in the Pune division following inspections conducted between August 11 and 14 as part of the “Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra” campaign.
The inspections were conducted under the direction of Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. According to a press note issued by the FDA’s Pune division, officials found unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety regulations at the establishments. Their licences or registrations were suspended with immediate effect.
FDA Joint Commissioner (Food) D.V. Bhogawade said, “During the inspections, serious lapses related to hygiene and compliance with food safety regulations were found at several establishments. Action has been taken against the establishments as per the provisions of the law, and such inspections will continue.”
The establishments named in the FDA press note are:
Hotels and restaurants:
Fortune Enterprises (Hotel Sayaji), Lonavala, Maval taluka, Pune
Hotel Chul Mutton, Nagar Road, Jakat Naka, Khandave Nagar, Lohegaon, Pune
Simply South, Jay Maharashtra Chowk, Bhosari, Pune
Hotel Pawan, Sarlashkar Park, Indumati Road, Tarabai Park, Kolhapur
Rajesh Chinese, Panchmukhi Maruti Road, Sangli
JBM Hospitality canteen, HDFC Bank, Golden East, Wanwadi, Pune
Burger King, East Street, Solapur Bazar, Camp, Pune
Domino’s Pizza, Jubilant Foods Works Ltd., Malakapur, Karad, Satara
Pizza Hut, Sapphire Foods India Ltd., Karad, Satara
E-commerce establishments:
Zepto Ltd., near Sanskruti Hotel, Lambodar Khau Gali, Porwal Road, Lohegaon, Pune
Swinsta ENT Pvt. Ltd., Warje Jakat Naka, Karvenagar, Pune
Blink Commerce Pvt. Ltd., Narhe, Sinhagad Road, Pune
Blink Commerce Pvt. Ltd., Timber Market, Bhavani Peth, Pune
Dairy establishments:
Om Sai Ram Milk and Milk Products, Retwadi, Khed taluka, Pune
Dhammanath Doodh Shitkaran Kendra, Loni, Ambegaon taluka, Pune
R.K. Milk, Andhori, Khandala taluka, Satara
The FDA said JBM Hospitality was specifically ordered to stop operations after it was found to be operating without a valid licence.
The department also announced a special drive from Monday, August 17, against establishments selling high-fat, high-sugar and high-salt (HFSS) foods in school areas. According to the FDA, the sale of HFSS or junk food within 50 metres of schools is prohibited. Food businesses found violating the restriction will face action under food safety laws.
Consumers can report complaints related to food quality or hygiene to the FDA helpline at 1800-222-365 or through the Maharashtra FDA’s complaint portal. The department said strict action against establishments violating food safety regulations would continue.
