Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Ensuring safe and hygienic food for people in Goa remains a priority, as the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted an evening inspection drive at Tonca, Miramar, and the Candolim beach stretch to assess compliance among food outlets.
At Tonca, one outlet was directed to close for operating without an FSSAI licence. A bar and restaurant along with three other outlets were issued improvement notices for deficiencies observed during the inspection.
At the Candolim beach food court, nine vendors who had earlier been instructed to suspend operations were found flouting directives. Each of them was penalised with a fine of ₹5,000.
The FDA team also engaged with local authorities and proposed developing the area into a clean street food hub by regularising vendors, aiming to ensure compliance while improving overall hygiene standards.
