India, Nov. 14 -- The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA has suspended the food business licences of two of Pune's best-known eateries, Hotel Vaishali and Roopali Restaurant on FC Road, with immediate effect after inspections found serious violations of food safety standards.

According to FDA officials, the action was taken under the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign initiated by FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Both establishments were inspected on November 13, during which serious lapses in kitchen hygiene, food storage, cross-contamination risks, and mandatory safety records were found.

The teams worked under the guidance of joint commissioner Shrikant R Karkale and on the orders of designated officer and assistant co...