Punjab Food Authority Seals Famous Nihari Spot and Other Outlets in Lahore
Enforcement teams from the Punjab Food Authority (PFA), acting on directives from Director General Syed Musa Raza, conducted significant crackdowns on food businesses in Lahore. Operations targeted areas including Raiwind Road, Data Ganj Bakhsh Town, and Paragon City. During these inspections, authorities sealed a renowned nihari outlet, a fast-food restaurant, and a bakery due to severe violations of food safety regulations. Additionally, fines totaling Rs. 150,000 were imposed on three other establishments. Inspectors uncovered critical hygiene failures, such as the use of substandard spices, heavy insect infestations, and foul-smelling kitchen environments. Further violations included the improper storage of dairy and meat in fungus-infected freezers, missing oil change records, and absent medical certificates for staff. Authorities also noted the consumption of naswar and smoking in processing areas, alongside the use of unfiltered water in food preparation. DG Raza emphasized that expiry and production dates were missing from various items. The PFA warned that continuous day-and-night operations would persist to protect public health, stating that no leniency would be shown to entities endangering consumer safety.
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Punjab Food Authority Seals Famous Nihari Spot and Other Outlets in Lahore
Enforcement teams from the Punjab Food Authority (PFA), acting on directives from Director General Syed Musa Raza, conducted significant crackdowns on food businesses in Lahore. Operations targeted areas including Raiwind Road, Data Ganj Bakhsh Town, and Paragon City. During these inspections, authorities sealed a renowned nihari outlet, a fast-food restaurant, and a bakery due to severe violations of food safety regulations. Additionally, fines totaling Rs. 150,000 were imposed on three other establishments. Inspectors uncovered critical hygiene failures, such as the use of substandard spices, heavy insect infestations, and foul-smelling kitchen environments. Further violations included the improper storage of dairy and meat in fungus-infected freezers, missing oil change records, and absent medical certificates for staff. Authorities also noted the consumption of naswar and smoking in processing areas, alongside the use of unfiltered water in food preparation. DG Raza emphasized that expiry and production dates were missing from various items. The PFA warned that continuous day-and-night operations would persist to protect public health, stating that no leniency would be shown to entities endangering consumer safety.
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