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Indore's Sayaji Hotel kitchens sealed over mixed veg‑nonveg food preparation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 08:45 PM
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The Food Safety Department in Madhya Pradesh sealed two kitchens of Indore's Sayaji Hotel after finding veg and non‑veg dishes being cooked together, violating hygiene norms.
Indore's well‑known Sayaji Hotel came under scrutiny after a routine inspection by the state Food Safety Department revealed that vegetarian and non‑vegetarian meals were being prepared in the same kitchen area. Such a practice breaches the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) regulations that mandate separate preparation zones to prevent cross‑contamination.
The inspection report highlighted several irregularities, including the lack of distinct cooking equipment and storage for veg and non‑veg items. Authorities deemed the violations serious enough to order the sealing of two of the hotel's kitchens pending corrective action.
Hotel management has been directed to restructure its kitchen operations to comply with the mandated standards before any reopening. The incident underscores the growing vigilance of food safety officials in ensuring that hospitality establishments adhere to hygiene protocols.
The Sayaji Hotel, though not a five‑star property, enjoys a reputation in Indore for its dining services. The recent crackdown serves as a reminder that compliance with food safety norms is mandatory for all establishments, irrespective of their rating.
Further monitoring will be conducted, and the hotel will need to obtain clearance from the department before the sealed kitchens can resume operations.
The inspection report highlighted several irregularities, including the lack of distinct cooking equipment and storage for veg and non‑veg items. Authorities deemed the violations serious enough to order the sealing of two of the hotel's kitchens pending corrective action.
Hotel management has been directed to restructure its kitchen operations to comply with the mandated standards before any reopening. The incident underscores the growing vigilance of food safety officials in ensuring that hospitality establishments adhere to hygiene protocols.
The Sayaji Hotel, though not a five‑star property, enjoys a reputation in Indore for its dining services. The recent crackdown serves as a reminder that compliance with food safety norms is mandatory for all establishments, irrespective of their rating.
Further monitoring will be conducted, and the hotel will need to obtain clearance from the department before the sealed kitchens can resume operations.