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Bombay HC jokes about 'non-veg tea' amid eatery reinspection
25 Aug
Summary
- Bombay High Court ordered a fresh FDA inspection of five MCA eateries.
- Eateries faced license suspension due to severe hygiene violations.
- Court allowed a temporary tea and coffee vending machine for players.
The Bombay High Court mandated a fresh inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for five eateries at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) complex in BKC. These licenses were initially suspended due to severe food safety and hygiene breaches, such as the presence of cockroaches and flies. The court noted that immediate license suspension was permissible for such gross violations.
During the proceedings, the court light-heartedly remarked about the possibility of 'non-vegetarian tea' being served, given the kitchen conditions. The MCA was permitted to install a tea and coffee vending machine for cricketers. The court also directed the MCA to ensure the premises are thoroughly cleaned before the FDA's reinspection.
Furthermore, the High Court requested the FDA to review the operational agreement between MCA and the private entity, Shirke Infrastructure, which runs the eateries. The FDA was advised to adopt a pragmatic approach if the contract was found to be legally sound. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on August 29.
