The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has launched a major operation in Lucknow, taking strict action against food outlets violating safety norms. In a large-scale raid, 14 FSDA teams inspected 61 locations across seven major malls in the city, uncovering multiple irregularities related to food safety and hygiene.
Lulu Hypermarket sealed over manufacturing date tampering
During the inspection, FSDA officials found serious discrepancies in manufacturing dates at Lulu Hypermarket. Products were allegedly being sold with manipulated expiry dates, raising significant health concerns. Officials also stated that the hypermarket did not possess the mandatory license as per regulatory standards. Due to these violations, the team sealed Lulu Hypermarket on the spot.
The FSDA further took action against ‘Dabrooo The Chaap’, an outlet inside Lulu Mall, which failed to produce its license during the raid. This outlet too was immediately sealed.
KFC outlet shut for poor hygiene
A team inspecting Cinepolis Mall found severe cleanliness issues at the KFC outlet. Due to poor hygiene conditions, officials ordered the outlet to shut down completely until proper sanitation is restored.
Big brands under scanner, 51 outlets found violating norms
Several major food chains were found flouting safety regulations. Notices were issued to well-known outlets including:
Chili’s, Barbeque Nation, Bikaner Express (Lulu Mall), Subway, Punjab Grill, Royal Café, Wow! Momo (Palassio Mall), Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Burger King, Moti Mahal Deluxe, The Big Grill and Street Foods by Punjab Grill.
Out of 61 inspected outlets, 51 had irregularities, while only 10 met all safety standards.
Two outlets closed, 35 issued notices
Across Lulu, Palassio, Cinepolis, Fun Republic, Emerald, Wave and Phoenix (Kanpur Road) malls, FSDA found widespread violations.
- 2 outlets were completely shut
- 1 outlet’s operations were suspended
- 35 outlets received official notices
- 13 product samples were sent to the lab for testing
Officials asserted that any compromise with public health will not be tolerated, emphasising that customers deserve safe and hygienic food.
