We love eating at restaurants, but we often worry about how hygienic the place is. We all want restaurants to be hygienically maintained, with proper food storage practices. But many restaurants fail to meet these expectations. Now, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended the licences of Pune’s Hotel Vaishali and Hotel Roopali. Scroll down to know why!
Why Did The FDA Suspend Two Pune Restaurants’ Licences?
Recently, the Maharashtra FDA inspected two iconic restaurants in Pune. During the inspection, officials found several shortcomings, including poor hygiene, inadequate kitchen space and improper food storage. According to Moneycontrol report, Shrikant Karkale, who holds additional charge as Joint Commissioner of the FDA’s Pune division, confirmed that these restaurants violated several rules.
What Was Found At Hotel Vaishali?
At Pune’s Hotel Vaishali, officials found that the freezer storing raw materials was placed near the women’s toilet. Whereas the dosa and uttapa tawa was near the men’s toilet. The staff kept clean utensils near the toilets. The boiled potatoes, cooked rice and other ready-to-eat items were found in open spaces. The batter for South Indian delicacies was also prepared in unhygienic areas. Raw vegetables were stored above ready-to-eat food items, which could increase the risk of cross-contamination.
That’s not all! The kitchen also did not have insect-proof doors. There were no records of temperature monitoring or updated drinking water testing. The restaurant also did not have a FoSTaC-trained food safety supervisor present during the inspection.
Also Read: Mumbai FDA Suspends 10 Food Licences Over Rats, Cockroaches And Hygiene Lapses
Where Did Hotel Roopali Fail To Meet Our Expectations?
Officials conducted an inspection at Hotel Roopali on November 13, 2026. At this eatery, the kitchen was open, which exposed food preparation areas to dust, dirt and insects. As per Moneycontrol, the restaurant also had waterlogging problems.
The restaurant also failed to maintain proper cleanliness and waste disposal practices. Raw materials, semi-processed food and finished products were stored without proper covers or labels. The food items did not have “Use By” labels.
We hope restaurants soon understand that customer hygiene is the top priority!
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FAQs
Where is Hotel Vaishali located in Pune?
In Pune, Hotel Vaishali is located at 1218/1, Fergusson College Road, Ganeshwadi, Shivajinagar.
Where is Hotel Roopali in Pune?
In Pune, Hotel Roopali is located at Deccan, 1227, Ferguson College Rd, Shivajinagar.
Which are two famous restaurants in Pune?
The two famous restaurants in Pune are Hotel Roopali and Hotel Vaishali.
