The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its crackdown against food safety violations across Lahore, inspecting six well-known food outlets and taking action against several businesses for breaching hygiene and food safety regulations.
Action Taken Against Violators
According to PFA Director General Syed Musa Raza, three food outlets were sealed, while three others were fined a total of Rs450,000. During the operation, authorities also discarded 156 litres of substandard and repeatedly used frying oil.
Water Filtration Plant Shut Down
A water filtration plant in Mughalpura was shut down after its water sample failed quality tests. Meanwhile, a prominent fast-food restaurant in Samanabad was sealed for repeated violations and failure to comply with previously issued instructions.
Unhygienic Conditions Found
Inspection teams found poor sanitation conditions in kitchen areas, the presence of insects and pests, the use of overused rancid oil for food preparation, and unhygienic food storage practices. Open spices, dirty containers, rusted freezers, and improper storage of dairy products and meat were also detected. Officials further noted that food handlers lacked mandatory medical and training certificates.
Strict Compliance Emphasized
The PFA DG stressed that compliance with food safety standards and prescribed SOPs is mandatory for all food businesses. He said regular inspections and monitoring are being carried out to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food to consumers across Punjab.
