Goa, June 20 -- In a proactive step to uphold public health standards, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a special inspection drive in Salcete Taluka on June 19, 2025, focusing on food establishments in and around Margao.

A total of five restaurants were inspected during the drive, with serious violations uncovered at Hotel Jyoti Plaza. FDA officials reported multiple hygiene lapses at the premises, including:

In response, FDA officers immediately directed the establishment to discard all expired and unsafe items in the interest of public health. An inspection report was issued, and the food business operator (FBO) was given seven days to rectify all violations and report back to the Directorate of Food and Drug Administr...