Insect Found in Paneer Masala at Godhra Rooftop Restaurant: Food Department Conducts Inspection
Incidents of Insects Found in Food Items Continue to Surface in the State
Another incident of contaminated food has sparked controversy in Godhra city. At the Daily Meals Rooftop Restaurant, located on Dahod Highway, a customer discovered an insect in the food served, leading to a public uproar. The customer recorded a video in the presence of the restaurant staff and made it viral on social media. Following this, the Food Safety Department in Godhra conducted an inspection of the Daily Meals Rooftop Restaurant.
This incident has brought another well-known restaurant in Godhra into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A family in Godhra had visited a high-end rooftop restaurant on Dahod Highway to celebrate their son’s birthday. However, during the meal, they found an insect in the paneer masala, highlighting the serious negligence on the part of the restaurant. The vigilant customer, concerned about their health, recorded a video on their mobile phone in the presence of the hotel staff and reported the issue to the hotel management.
This incident has raised concerns among the public about the apparent inaction of the Food and Drugs Department in Godhra. People are questioning why, despite multiple such incidents, the department remains inactive. Are they waiting for a major disaster to take action? When will the authorities take strict action against those endangering public health? In response, a week after the incident, the Food Safety Department in Godhra conducted an inspection of the Daily Meals Rooftop Restaurant.
Food and Drug Administration Conducts Inspection at Daily Meals Café and Rooftop Restaurant in Godhra
The Food Safety Officer of the Food and Drug Administration in Godhra conducted an inspection at the Daily Meals Café and Rooftop Restaurant, located on Dahod Road in Godhra city. During the inspection, samples of two food items—gravy and dal tadka—were collected under the Food Safety and Standards Act and sent to the Gujarat State Food Laboratory for analysis. Legal action will be taken based on the laboratory’s findings.
Additionally, an Improvement Notice has been issued under the Food Safety Act due to non-compliance with Schedule-4 hygiene standards. This was stated by the Designated Officer of the Food and Drug Administration in Godhra.