Expired Food, Hygiene Lapses: Wagholi and Bavdhan Restaurants Face FDA Action in Pune
Pune, 3rd July 2026: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of seven hotels and restaurants in the Pune Division after inspections revealed unhygienic conditions, violations of food safety regulations, and the storage of expired food items.
The action was taken as part of the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign. Between July 1 and July 3, FDA officials inspected 70 hotels and restaurants across the Pune Division to assess compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act.
The establishments whose licences were suspended with immediate effect are Hotel Grand Purandar on Sinhagad Road, Crown Bakers on Sinhagad Road, M/s Agrotis Catering Pvt. Ltd. in Ambegaon taluka of Pune district, Barkat Biryani House in Wagholi, Royal Biryani House in Wagholi, and National 360 in Bavdhan, Pune.
According to the FDA, the action was taken after inspectors found serious lapses in hygiene and food safety standards, including expired food stock at some premises.
The inspection drive is being carried out under the directions of Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The administration warned that strict action will continue against establishments found violating food safety norms.
The FDA also appealed to hotel and restaurant operators to maintain cleanliness, comply with food safety regulations, and ensure the availability of free, safe drinking water for customers.
Citizens can report complaints related to food quality and safety by calling the FDA’s toll-free helpline at 1800-222-365.
