The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has taken action against six food establishments across the city after inspections revealed multiple violations related to food safety, hygiene and licensing.
The enforcement drive was conducted by the AMC Health and Food Department under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the GPMC Act. Officials said the violations ranged from operating without valid registration to selling products that failed laboratory tests.
Asian Bakery in Danilimda was among the establishments sealed. During the inspection, officials found that the bakery did not possess the mandatory food safety licence or registration and had allegedly used an incorrect licence number on its product packets. The premises were also found to have a large number of flies and insects in the production area, along with violations of prescribed hygiene requirements.
The civic body seized 5,700 kg of flour and sugar valued at Rs 1.95 lakh from the bakery. Officials also destroyed 220 kg of bread, buns and flour worth approximately Rs 16,110 after determining that the products were not fit for consumption.
HL Fanki in Navrangpura, Jay Somnath Tea Stall near Geeta Mandir and Delhi 6 Paratha Point in Navrangpura were also sealed. The action followed laboratory reports on samples collected earlier, which were classified as “analogue”. The samples involved butter, maska and medium-fat paneer. Officials also reported poor hygiene conditions at the three premises.
The AMC subsequently acted against Janaki Enterprise after a turmeric powder sample collected from its retail outlet in Vatva was found to contain excessive starch. The investigation led officials to PM Foods in Kubernagar, which had been identified as the repacking unit.
The civic body suspended 548 kg of turmeric, chilli and coriander powder worth Rs 2.77 lakh at the unit and collected fresh samples for further testing.
A KFC outlet operated by Sapphire Foods India Pvt. Ltd. near Prahladnagar Garden was also sealed after testing of its cooking oil showed Total Polar Compounds (TPC) at 29.5, above the permissible limit. The finding indicated that the oil was no longer suitable for use under prescribed food safety standards.
The AMC said its inspections would continue across Ahmedabad, with officials monitoring food hygiene, licensing requirements, product quality and compliance with safety regulations.
The civic authorities have warned food businesses that violations of prescribed standards could lead to strict enforcement action, including sealing of premises.