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Sweet Shops Shut: Cockroaches Found in Desserts!
19 Oct
Summary
- Dead insects, hair, and fungus found in sweets and syrups.
- Food licenses suspended for four establishments due to hygiene violations.
- 150kg of sweets and 10kg of paneer destroyed in inspections.
Food safety authorities took decisive action on Saturday, suspending the licenses of four food businesses in Raipur following disturbing findings during inspections. At sweet shops in Telibandha and a dhaba in Pachpedi Naka, inspectors discovered severe hygiene issues, including dead cockroaches, insects, and human hair mixed with sweets. Fungus and cobwebs were also found in syrup at some locations.
Further compounding the violations, one outlet presented a dirty preparation area with peeling paint and uncovered ingredients. Another had insects in chamcham stored in a soiled cold-storage area. The dhaba’s kitchen and utensil-washing facilities were deemed unsanitary, with idli-making machines in poor condition. Officials destroyed around 150kg of sweets and 10kg of paneer, and seized an additional 50kg of paneer due to quality concerns.
Twelve food samples, including khoya, kunda, and various sweets, were collected for laboratory testing, with results expected within two weeks. The establishments must remain closed for at least three days, rectify all deficiencies, and submit compliance reports. The suspension may be extended if issues persist. Consumers are encouraged to report unhygienic conditions to the FDA, especially with increased demand during the festive season.
