Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru's Hoskote; food safety dept imposes ₹25,000 fine
A Zepto warehouse operated by logistics company Nippon Express in Bengaluru’s Hoskote has been sealed by Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) following an
A Zepto warehouse operated by logistics company Nippon Express in Bengaluru’s Hoskote has been sealed by Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) following an inspection that found alleged violations involving food handling, storage, labelling and hygiene. The action was taken on Tuesday (11 August) as Karnataka authorities intensified inspections of food businesses and facilities involved in storing and distributing food across Bengaluru, according to an X post by Bengaluru North City Corporation. Zepto warehouse sealed after food safety inspection The FDA’s food safety division inspected the Hoskote facility to assess the quality and safety of food products, along with storage, labelling and handling practices.
Officials reported unhygienic food handling and storage conditions, along with non-compliant labelling and misbranding. The department also cited other violations of food safety regulations. The warehouse was subsequently sealed under applicable provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) framework. A notice was issued to the warehouse, while the FDA recommended that a case be filed before the relevant adjudicating officer for further legal action, according to FDA commissioner Srinivas K. The inspection was conducted “with the objective of inspecting the quality, safety, storage, labelling and food handling practices of food products at Zepto warehouse unit,” the Karnataka FDA said.
Indira Canteen kitchen also sealed The FDA’s enforcement drive also led to the sealing of an Indira Canteen central kitchen at Gottigere after officials found unhygienic food handling and storage conditions. Separate inspections were conducted at three Indira Canteen food preparation units in Gottigere, Lingarajapuram and Singasandra. Officials reported issues including non-compliant labelling, misbranding and hygiene-related violations. Notices were issued to the operators, with cases recommended before the respective adjudicating officers. Food samples, including pulses, turmeric powder, cooking oil, jaggery, salt, sugar and prepared food items, were also collected for laboratory testing.
Bengaluru food safety checks intensify The action against the Zepto warehouse comes amid a wider food safety enforcement drive across Bengaluru. The FDA has recently inspected hotels, restaurants, pubs and facilities involved in food storage and supply. Officials have reported finding expired or deteriorated meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products, as well as concerns over storage and hygiene.
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