The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food licence of a Blinkit facility in Malad West, Mumbai, after an inspection found serious hygiene violations.
Officials reported a cockroach infestation near fruits and vegetables, expired and damaged food products, improper storage and inadequate pest control. The facility also failed to properly follow FIFO and FEFO stock rotation systems.
Gaps were found in worker hygiene, medical records and protective equipment. The licence has been suspended under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The action comes amid a wider Maharashtra FDA crackdown on food safety violations.