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Dead rat in curry: FDA says it has only 13 staff for 18,481 city eateries
Updated On: 19 August, 2023 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Anurag Kamble
Following Papa Pancho fiasco, govt orders inspection of eateries across state; FDA says will take a year for city
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Papa Pancho Da Dhaba at Pali Naka, Bandra. Pic/Shadab Khan
The recent incident involving a rat found in a plate of food at a Bandra eatery has sent shockwaves through the city’s food enthusiasts. In response, the Maharashtra government swiftly ordered inspections of eateries across the state. However, a glaring disparity emerges as there are merely 13 food safety officers (FSOs) to oversee a staggering 18,481 registered eateries in the city. Although officials have been instructed to examine 5 eateries per day to ensure compliance with norms, the limited staff numbers mean that inspecting all eateries within the city will likely take a year, assuming every officer remains dedicated to the task.
The unsettling occurrence unfolded at Papa Pancho Da Dhaba, situated in Pali Hill, Bandra. Customers reportedly discovered a rat in their dish during a visit on a Sunday night. Promptly, they lodged a complaint with the Bandra police, resulting in the arrest of two cooks and a manager from the eatery. Following police action, officials from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection, identifying numerous compliance issues. Consequently, the FDA ordered the closure of the eatery.
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