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BMC Canteen Hygiene Lapses Lead to License Suspension, Now Restored
20 Aug
Summary
- BMC canteen license suspended on July 22 due to hygiene lapses.
- Canteen management complied with deficiencies, leading to license restoration.
- Operations are expected to resume by Monday, following preparations.
The food license for the BMC canteen, which had been suspended on July 22, was restored by the FDA following the management's compliance with noted deficiencies. Inspections conducted after an improvement notice on June 9 revealed critical issues such as fly infestation in the kitchen, inadequate hygiene in food-handling areas, improper equipment maintenance, and faulty temperature control. The canteen also failed to maintain hygiene logs and lacked necessary staff training certificates.
The suspension impacted daily operations for hundreds of BMC officials, police personnel, corporators, and visitors. However, after a hearing and submission of compliances by the canteen management, including pest control measures, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to restore the food license. Kamal Caterers operates the canteen under a contract until November.
Senior officials anticipate the canteen will reopen by Monday, allowing the operator time for preparations. An advocate noted the commissioner's fair assessment based on demonstrated compliance and corrective measures, emphasizing that effective regulation balances strict standards with objective compliance evaluation.
