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Bombay High Court Overturns Food License Suspension
30 Jul
Summary
- Hotel license suspension revoked by Bombay High Court.
- Discovery of two insects did not justify license suspension.
- Second inspection awarded hotel 'Grade A' for compliance.
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday revoked the suspension of the Park Inn by Radisson's food license. The license was suspended on July 3 after a Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection reported deficiencies, including the presence of two insects.
The court found that the solitary finding of two insects was insufficient grounds to continue the suspension, especially considering the overall 'compliant/satisfactory' assessment of the kitchen. A second inspection on July 22, conducted under court order, awarded the hotel 'Grade A' and was deemed 'compliance/satisfactory'.
Allowing the hotel's plea, the bench noted that the suspension's purpose was to safeguard public health until deficiencies were rectified. With substantial deficiencies remedied and 95% compliance achieved, the court ruled the suspension had ceased to serve its purpose. The hotel has undertaken to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and sanitation.
