Team Goemkarponn
MAPUSA: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted a surveillance drive in Mapusa, targeting food business establishments near the Alankar Cinema Theatre area in Bardez, during which several violations related to hygiene and sanitation were detected.
During the drive, a total of 18 food business premises were inspected. Of these, seven establishments—including a cashew shop—were ordered to shut down after they were found operating in unhygienic and unsanitary conditions.
Officials stated that six of the food businesses were directed to stop operations despite having been earlier trained on hygiene guidelines during previous inspections.
The remaining establishments were issued improvement notices and directed to rectify deficiencies within the stipulated time.
The inspection drive was carried out by Food Safety Officers Amit Mandrekar, Lenin Desai, Sneha Gaude, Sujata Shetgaonkar and Nausin Mulla, under the guidance of FDA Director Shweta Dessai and Designated Officer for North Goa, Richard Noronha.
FDA officials said such surveillance drives will continue across the state to ensure food safety standards are strictly followed and to safeguard public health.
