The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) carried out a citywide food safety drive throughout April 2026 to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Between April 1 and April 30, health officials inspected 2,153 food establishments and collected 933 samples, including dairy items, cold beverages, and street food. Of these, 40 samples were found non-compliant with safety standards, prompting legal action against the concerned Food Business Operators (FBOs).
Key Establishments Sealed
The AMC sealed multiple units for serious violations:
- April 5: Bhairavnath Punjabi Tadka, Vastral — no licence, use of paneer analogue, unhygienic conditions
- April 7: Punjab Di Mehak, Navrangpura — insects and poor hygiene
- April 8: Janata Mutton and Chicken Centre, Amraiwadi — unhygienic conditions
- April 8: Shree Jalaram Parotha House, Saijpur — no licence, paneer analogue use, poor hygiene
- April 10: Vraj Dairy, Chiloda — manufacturing paneer analogue sold as genuine
- April 11: Shree Jalaram Parotha House, Gota — unhygienic conditions
- April 13: Jay Jay Shreenathji Chavana Bhandar, Bapunagar — expired items and poor hygiene
- April 15: Patel Dairy, Saijpur Bogha — unhygienic conditions
- April 21: Shree Umiya Dudh Ghar, Bapunagar — poor hygiene
- April 24: Tasty Thrills LLP (RP’s Pizzeria), Navrangpura — insects found in deep freezer, unhygienic conditions
- April 27: Butter manufacturing unit, Shahpur — no licence, violation of norms
- April 30: Proficy Food and Beverages (Barbeque World), Ambawadi — insects in refrigerator, poor hygiene
Enforcement Summary (April 2026)
- Units inspected: 2,153
- Samples collected: 933
- Failed samples: 40
- Legal notices issued: 498
- Unhygienic food destroyed: 1,015 kg/litres
- Administrative charges collected: ₹11.61 lakh
- TPC tests conducted: 367
Sample Breakdown
- Dairy: 133 milk products, 101 paneer samples
- Cold beverages: 74 (juice, lassi, ice cream, sharbat)
- Street food: 49 (pani puri water, pakodi, potato mixtures)
- Spices & pantry: 96 spices, 14 edible oil samples
The AMC said strict inspections will continue, focusing on hygiene standards and valid licences. Food businesses violating FSSAI norms or operating without proper registration will face firm legal action.