FDA warns to suspend CP Club’s food licence

FOOD and Drugs Administration (FDA), Nagpur Division has issued notice to Central Provinces (CP) Club, one of the most recognised clubs in city, with a warning of suspension of its food licence from June 21 to July 5.

FDA officials found clear discrepancies during two inspections of the Club, on November 17, 2015 and May 18, 2016 and no efforts on part of the Club caterer to take corrective measures. 

Talking to ‘The Hitavada’, Shivaji Desai, Joint Commissioner (Food) said, “Even after the two inspections of the CP Club the management of CP Club had taken no action to take corrective measures to clear discrepancies.

“During the two inspections, FDA found that there were violations of schedule 4 of Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) 2006, rules 2011 and regulations 2011. The condition of kitchen was extremely unhygienic, there was no pest control, the water tank was not cleaned, there was no proper place for storage of vegetables, non-veg items,” he said.

FDA has sent a notice to CP Club to suspend its licence with effect from June 21 to July 5.

Joint Commissioner (Food) NR Wakode said, “The first inspection was done by Food Safety Officer (FSO) AD Raut on November 17. He found violation of several rules of FSSA Act, hence he gave oral warning to improve the conditions by November 21. Again when he visited the Club on November 21, no action was taken by ‘The Bakers’, the catering company employed by the Club.” Raut said the caterer had assured to improve the conditions within six months. When the department received another complaint from a member FSO Raut visited the Club on May 18 and found no improvement in the conditions of the kitchen premises. “When the party did not improve after second inspection, FDA had no alternative than to issue a notice on May 20 to suspend its licence,” Raut said. The date of suspension of licence has been fixed according to provisions of FSSA Act. The act gives a time of one month to the party to go in appeal with higher authorities. Wakode mentioned that FDA conducted the inspection under Schedule 4 of FSSA Act 2006. He warned of more such inspections on food business operators and promised action against those found violating rules.