In a surprise surveillance drive conducted near Tivim Railway Station, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) inspected 14 food establishments, including restaurants, tea stalls, liquor wholesale outlets, and dry fruit shops. The inspection revealed serious lapses in hygiene at several units.
Four establishments were ordered to immediately cease operations due to unhygienic conditions, while others were served improvement notices to rectify deficiencies. One unit, which had been previously inspected, was fined ₹5,000 under Section 69 for non-compliance.
The operation was led by North Goa Designated Officer Richard Noronha, along with Food Safety Officers Lenin De Sa and Amit Mandrekar, and carried out under the guidance of FDA Director Shweta Dessai.
Officials have stated that such surprise inspections will continue in the interest of public health and food safety.