The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Health-Food Department sealed two bakeries in the city’s South Zone during inspections conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the GPMC Act.
Muskaan Bakery, located at Golder Park behind Willsom Hotel in Narol-Lambha, was sealed after officials found that it was operating without the mandatory food safety licence or registration. Inspectors also found violations of Schedule 4 hygiene requirements, no pest control certificate and bakery products being prepared in unhygienic conditions.
Prince Bakery, located behind Chipa Society in Behrampura, was also sealed after officials found unhygienic conditions and violations of Schedule 4 requirements. Insects were reportedly found in the flour, while the bakery did not have a pest control certificate.
The AMC said its Food Department will step up inspections of food establishments across the city, with a focus on hygiene standards and mandatory licences and registrations.
Food businesses found operating without the required approvals or violating food safety regulations will face action under the Food Safety and Standards Act and the GPMC Act, the civic body said.