Ahmedabad: In a major push towards public health and food safety, the food wing of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Health Department conducted extensive inspections across various city zones under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Between May 1 and May 18, 2026, the department inspected 865 food business units, issued 522 notices, and collected ₹5,35,200 in administrative charges.

Out of the 572 food samples collected during the drive, 22 were found to be non-compliant, with seven declared “unsafe” and 15 classified as “substandard.” Legal action is being initiated against all violators, the official press release said.

The AMC also seized a total of 4,218 kg of food stock worth approximately ₹10.91 lakh. The seized items included 2,500 kg of turmeric powder, 1,400 kg of cashew pieces, 219 kg of paneer, and 99 kg of mava.

Units Sealed for Serious Violations

The civic body also sealed seven establishments this month due to unhygienic conditions, lack of proper licensing, or the detection of unsafe food products:

Biryani Way (Motera): Sealed on May 8 for operating without a food safety licence and violating hygiene norms.

Royal Fry Center (Motera): Sealed on May 13 due to licensing discrepancies and unhygienic conditions.

Mama Dalwada (Viratnagar): Sealed on May 14 for failing to comply with Schedule 4 hygiene regulations.

Shreeji Fast Food (Nava Wadaj): Sealed on May 18 over unhygienic conditions.

Shri Girdhar Dairy & Ice Cream Parlour (Khokhra): Sealed on May 18 for unhygienic conditions and the detection of unsafe food.

Jay Mataji Trades (Madhupura): Sealed on May 18 over unsafe food products and hygiene violations.

Murlidhar Ice Cream & Sweet (Shahibaug): Sealed on May 18 for unsafe food and poor hygiene standards.

Additionally, a special drive against pani puri vendors led to the testing of 184 water samples. AMC seized 34 carts after prohibited food-grade colours were detected in the water used by vendors.

To strengthen food safety monitoring, the civic body has registered over 3,700 vendors and introduced unique QR codes on carts, enabling the public to provide direct feedback regarding hygiene and food quality. DeshGujarat.