FDA Suspends Licence of Pasteur Ice Cream Parlour in Pune Camp Over Serious Hygiene Violations
Pune, 11th November 2026: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of Pasteur Ice Cream Parlour on MG Road in Pune Camp with immediate effect after an inspection found serious hygiene lapses, rodent infestation and improper food storage practices at the establishment.
The action was taken on November 10 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, as part of the FDA’s ‘Safe Food Safe Maharashtra’ campaign.
Food safety officer Satish Hake inspected the premises and found several violations. Following the inspection, licensing authority N R Sarkate, designated officer of Circle 6, ordered the suspension of the establishment’s licence until further orders.
According to the FDA, rodent droppings were found beneath racks and freezers in the kitchen. Cobwebs, dust and peeling wall surfaces were also noticed, indicating poor sanitation and inadequate pest control.
Inspectors also found fruits and other food items stored alongside sanitisers and disinfectants, posing a risk of chemical contamination. Food products kept in freezers did not carry best-before dates or other date markings.
The establishment was also found allegedly operating beyond the scope of its licence. Although it held only a retailer’s licence, it was preparing and selling items such as samosas, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, pav bhaji and falooda.
The FDA further reported that the establishment failed to produce water and food testing reports and FoSTaC training certificates for its employees. A mandatory display informing customers about the availability of free drinking water was also missing.
The FDA has prohibited the establishment from carrying out any food-related business during the suspension period. Joint Commissioner of FDA Pune division Shrikant Karkale warned that any violation of the order would invite strict legal action.
