India, Nov. 15 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday suspended the food business licences of two of Pune's best-known hotels, Vaishali and Roopali on Ferguson College Road, with immediate effect after inspections found serious violations of food safety standards.

The action was taken as per section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Officials said both food business operators must stop selling food, including through takeaway and home delivery, until they fix the deficiencies and receive written clearance from the FDA department.

The FDA commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, initiated the action under the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign. Inspectors examined both establishments on November 13 and found serious...