Mapusa: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Thursday ordered the closure of the canteen at a design and technology institute at Assagao after it was found to be operating under unhygienic conditions.
Rajiv Korde, senior food safety officer said the inspection carried out by FDA officials revealed the canteen, that was catering to around 600 students, didn't possess a food licence.
The principal of the college assured to comply with FDA's order in the interest of the students, he said.
According to University Grants Comission (UGC), canteens and other food establishments in affiliated colleges must adhere to the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, including a mandatory food licence.
In another inspection carried out on Thursday, FDA officials also ordered the shut down of a canteen at Kadamba bus stand at Mapusa. During an inspection two months ago, officials had discovered that the canteen flouted several norms. The restaurant didn't install a water filter, dustbins were found overflowing and utensils were being washed with reused water. The eatery reeked of foul odour owing to the overflowing soakpit.
The canteen contractor Mahesh Narvekar, who was directed to halt all activities, claimed that he has placed his grievances before Kadamaba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) to undertake repairs works of the canteen.
Salim Veljee, FDA director confirmed that two cases have been booked.
The inspection team comprised senior food safety officer (FSO) Rajiv Korde and other members including FSO Flavia D'souza, Madhav Kavlekar, Atul Dessai, Shruti Pilarnekar, and Pradeep Parsekar.
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