Team Goemkarponn
MAPUSA: The Food and Drugs Administration Goa (FDA) conducted surveillance drives across Bardez taluka, inspecting 20 food business establishments and directing eight units to suspend operations for violations.
The inspection covered areas including Mapusa, Anjuna, Assagao, Arpora and Calangute. The team inspected restaurants, sweet marts, food vendors and street food stalls to verify compliance with food safety norms.
During the drive, eight establishments were asked to suspend operations due to non-renewal of licences and unhygienic conditions observed at the premises.
In a separate action at the Mapusa Sub Yard, around 300 kg of bananas valued at approximately Rs 21,000 were destroyed after officials suspected artificial ripening using non-permitted chemicals.
Samples have been collected for analysis, and officials stated that a case will be registered against the wholesaler if violations are confirmed.
Additionally, one hawker was fined Rs 2,000 for operating without valid registration under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The FDA stated that such surveillance drives will continue to ensure public health and food safety compliance across the state.
