FDA suspends licences of Vaishali & Roopali restaurants over food safety violations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the operating licences of two restaurants, Vaishali and Roopali, located in Madhya Pradesh. The suspension follows findings of serious food safety violations during routine inspections. The authorities noted that the establishments failed to maintain proper hygiene, used expired ingredients and did not follow standard cooking procedures.

The FSSAI has stated that the restaurants can resume operations only after a fresh inspection confirms that all compliance measures have been met. The agencies have issued a detailed list of corrective actions that the owners must implement, including the installation of proper waste disposal systems, regular cleaning schedules and training for kitchen staff. The suspension is part of a broader effort to enforce food safety standards across the state.

The move is intended to protect consumers from potential health risks and to reinforce the importance of food safety in the hospitality sector. The restaurants have expressed their willingness to cooperate and to rectify the identified problems. The FSSAI will monitor the compliance process and will re‑issue licences once the establishments meet the required standards.