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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Bhiwandi Darbar follows Cafe Goodluck: FDA suspends licence of another popular Pune restaurant
After Cafe Goodluck, it is now the turn of Bhiwandi Darbar in Pune's Camp, where the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a stern view of the unhygienic conditions and suspended the restaurant's licence. Suresh Annapure, FDA Joint Commissioner, Pune division, told The Indian Express that the licence was suspended following an inspection of the restaurant. A complaint was filed with the Cantonment police almost a month ago by a woman who allegedly found a cockroach in her soup at Bhiwandi Darbar. The police collected the food sample and sent it to the FDA. 'Our inspection has been completed. There are unhygienic conditions at the restaurant, and we have suspended the licence of Bhiwandi Darbar,' Annapure said. The restaurant has been directed to stop operations until it complies with food safety regulations. 'We have identified several issues where the restaurant has not followed rules, and they are mainly related to unhygienic conditions,' Annapure added. This action comes close on the heels of the suspension of the licence of Pune's popular eatery Cafe Goodluck at Deccan Gymkhana. There, too, the action of suspending the licence of one of the oldest restaurants was taken after a video purportedly showing glass pieces in a bun at the food joint went viral on social media. The FDA conducted an inspection and identified several concerns related to hygiene. 'We will again carry out our inspection after these restaurants – Cafe Goodluck or Bhiwandi Darbar are able to comply with the regulations,' Annapure said. The FDA joint commissioner, when asked about inspections and actions on other outlets of these restaurants in the city, said that they had not received any other complaints from other branches. 'However, we have appealed to citizens to be vigilant and ensure that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence is prominently displayed at the hotel premises. This is a mandatory requirement for all food businesses, including restaurants, to ensure food safety and hygiene,' Annapure said. 'We are also encouraging citizens to ensure they take the food bill at the hotel. So if there is any discrepancy, then it will be easy to complain based on the bill,' he added. In a relief of sorts for the FDA Pune division, which includes the districts of Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Solapur, the staff shortage issue is being addressed. Currently, the Pune district has 15 food safety officers. However, vacant posts are being filled, and 21 new food safety officers will soon join the existing staff. Overall, there are 47 posts of food safety officers in the Pune district, and measures have been taken to address the shortage, which had affected the regularity of inspection drives. Street food hubs are designated spaces where vendors operate under hygienic conditions and safety standards that are certified by the FSSAI, This is as part of the 'Eat Right and Clean Street Food Hub' initiative. The FSSAI also uses a hygiene rating system for street food hubs, which is visually depicted by smileys on certificates. 'The more the number of smileys clearly provides consumers to easily understand the hygiene levels,' Annapure said, adding that the audit of the Sarasbaug street food hub has given this food space a clean chit. The FSSAI has appointed private agencies to conduct the audit, and other street food hubs will also be assessed. The aim is to strengthen food safety surveillance and also encourage self-compliance, officials added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Why Pune's 90-year-old Cafe Goodluck had to shut
Cafe Goodluck, a beloved Pune establishment known for its chai and bun maska, faced temporary closure after a customer reported finding glass in their bun maska. The Maharashtra FDA suspended the cafe's license due to hygiene concerns following an investigation triggered by the customer's online complaint. The owner acknowledged the incident, stating the bread was sourced from an external bakery. For Puneites, Cafe Goodluck is not just a place to hang out; it is an emotion that generations live by. Located on Fergusson College Road, the cafe has been famous for its chai and bun maska. Unfortunately, one of their key offerings recently led to the temporary shutting down of the 90-year-old establishment. The report states that a customer allegedly discovered a piece of glass in their bun maska. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now temporarily suspended its license over hygiene issues, an official said. The action came after Aakash Jalagi, a resident of Dhayari, posted a video online claiming he found a piece of glass in his bun maska order. Aakash told Pune Mirror that he and his wife planned a small date at FC Road. "We went to Cafe Goodluck and ordered tea along with Bun Maska. When my wife took a bite, she felt a transparent, hard substance in her mouth," he said. Later, the customer shared the incident online with the FDA and accused the eatery of negligence and putting the customer's safety at risk. Soon after, the federal agency launched an investigation into the matter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 17 Foods That Should Never Be Placed in the Refrigerator Car Novels Undo According to reports, an inspection was conducted, during which some unhygienic conditions were found. We have suspended the eatery's license until further orders and necessary compliance. According to online media reports, the owner of Cafe Goodluck, Kasim Irani, acknowledged the incident and stated that the bread used for the bun maska came from another bakery and was not made in-house. He also mentioned taht although the cafe had apologised and waived the bill, the customer alleged that the issue was handled poorly, leading him to lodge a complaint. Thumb Image Courtesy: Instagram/pune_browser and istock
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
FDA suspends Cafe Goodluck's licence over lack of hygiene
Pune: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice of licence suspension to Cafe Goodluck on FC Road, ordering it to remain shut until it complies with key hygiene and safety regulations. The action follows a surprise inspection conducted by FDA officials on Friday, triggered after a video trending on social media of a customer showing a glass shard found in the bun maska served at the cafe. According to FDA officials, the inspection revealed multiple violations. "The cafe's licence is suspended till compliance with violations found in the inspection," confirmed Suresh Annapure, joint commissioner, state FDA. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Food safety officer Santosh Sawant, who led the inspection, said, "We found hygiene lapses, lack of proper pest control and questionable water safety practices. The establishment must be shut till its compliance is up to code." The incident took place on July 10 when Akash Jalagi, a resident of Sinhagad Road, visited the cafe with his wife. However, when his wife picked up a piece of the bun, a shard of glass fell onto the plate. "If I had bitten into a piece of my bun maska with the piece of glass, it would've surely cut my tongue or the inside of my mouth. It could have been fatal if I had swallowed it," Jalagi said. FDA officials collected samples of butter and bread and sent them to a lab for testing. TOI reached out to the cafe's owners for a comment several times but did not receive any response. Cafe Goodluck is one of the oldest Irani cafes in the city. Over the decades, it evolved from a shanty serving chai and bun maska to a beloved cultural icon, known for its irresistibly soft buns, omelettes and Irani chai. Baramati MP Supriya Sule, commenting on the incident, said all food joints, whether well-known or not, must follow hygiene norms.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Iconic Pune Cafe Goodluck Temporarily Shut After Customer Finds Glass In Bun Maska
For generations, Pune's Cafe Goodluck on Fergusson College Road has been more than just a place to grab chai and bun maska. The 90-year-old establishment is a timeless hangout place for college friends, as well as for its old loyalists who have made it a part of their daily ritual. The Irani cafe that has been serving comfort food since 1935 has now found itself at the centre of a controversy after a customer allegedly found a glass piece in his bun maska. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now temporarily suspended its license over hygiene issues, an official said. The action came after Aakash Jalagi, a resident of Dhayari, posted a video online claiming he found a piece of glass in his bun maska order. Aakash told Pune Mirror that he and his wife planned a small date at FC Road. "We went to Cafe Goodluck and ordered tea along with Bun Maska. When my wife took a bite, she felt a transparent, hard substance in her mouth," he said. Initially, the couple thought that it was a shard of ice. However, upon checking, they found it was actually a piece of glass. Aakash shared the incident online with the FDA and accused the eatery of negligence and putting the customer's safety at risk. Soon after, the federal agency launched an investigation into the matter. FDA Joint Commissioner Suresh Annapure said on Sunday, "An inspection was conducted, during which some unhygienic conditions were found. We have suspended the eatery's license until further orders and necessary compliance." He stated that the FDA investigated the restaurant after receiving allegations of glass bits reportedly found in a food item. According to the Pune Mirror report, the owner of Cafe Goodluck, Kasim Irani, acknowledged the incident and stated that the bread used for the bun maska came from another bakery and was not made in-house. He claimed that although the cafe had apologised and waived the bill, the customer alleged that the issue was handled poorly, leading him to lodge a complaint.
Mint
5 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Why Pune's Cafe Goodluck was shut — All you need to know about FDA inspection, glass piece controversy
The famous Cafe Goodluck in Pune is making headlines after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) temporarily suspended its licence, PTI reported. An official claimed that the major step to shut down Pune's famous eatery was taken over hygiene issues. "An inspection was conducted, during which some unhygienic conditions were found. We have suspended the eatery's licence until further orders and necessary compliance," PTI quoted FDA Joint Commissioner Suresh Annapure as saying on Sunday. A few days ago, a video purportedly showing the famous bun maska with a glass piece at the famous eatery went viral. A couple claimed that the glass piece was found in their order at Cafe Goodluck and recorded the footage of the incident, which quickly gained traction on social media. After taking cognisance of viral reports about a glass piece allegedly found in one of Cafe Goodluck's food items, the FDA inspected the food joint, according to the official. The customer, identified as Aakash Jalagi, reported the matter online to the agency responsible for protecting public health, citing a breach of consumer safety. 'It was my weekly off, and I had planned a small date with my wife at FC Road. We went to Cafe Goodluck and ordered tea along with Bun Maska. When my wife took a bite, she felt a transparent, hard substance in her mouth," Pune Times Mirror quoted the customer, a resident of Dhayari. Accusing the restaurant of negligence in food preparation, Aakash Jalagi said, 'Initially, we thought it was ice, but on checking, we realised it was a piece of glass. It could have caused serious internal injuries had she swallowed it.'
