FDA Pune Suspends Licences of Two Wanowrie Sweet Units and a Camp Ice Cream Parlour, Destroys 93 Kg Sweets
FDA Pune suspended the food licences of two sweet-making units in Wanowrie and an ice cream parlour on MG Road, Camp, and destroyed 93 kg of sweets on November 10.
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Pune, 13th November 2026: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Pune has suspended the food licences of two sweet-making units in Wanowrie and of Pasteur Ice Cream Parlour on MG Road in Camp, and destroyed 93 kg of sweets it suspected were unsafe. The action was taken on Tuesday, November 10, under the FDA’s “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” drive, Punekar News reported.
The raids came right after Diwali and Bhau Beej, when sweet sales in Pune are at their highest of the year.
Wanowrie: 93 kg of sweets destroyed
FDA Pune Division-1 inspected two units near Jambhulkar Chowk in Wanowrie village:
| Unit | Sweets seized | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Maa Karachi Sweets Mart | 23 kg (motichoor laddoo, barfi) | Rs 15,800 |
| Shri Mohan Karachi Sweets Mart | 70 kg (motichoor boondi, barfi) | Rs 35,060 |
Because the sweets were perishable, they were destroyed on the spot. Samples were sent to a laboratory, and the licences of both units were suspended pending results. Food Safety Officers P N Chavan and P J Jadhav carried out the inspection under Assistant Commissioner N B Khose, on the direction of Joint Commissioner (Food) S R Karkale. Sakal also reported the seizure.
Camp: what inspectors found at the ice cream parlour
At Pasteur Ice Cream Parlour, Food Safety Officer Satish Hake recorded several violations, according to Punekar News:
- Rodent droppings under racks and freezers in the kitchen
- Cobwebs, dust and peeling walls, showing poor pest control
- Fruit stored next to sanitisers and disinfectants
- Frozen products without best-before dates
- Cooking and selling items such as samosas, sandwiches, pizzas and pav bhaji on a retailer’s licence only
- No water or food testing reports, and no FoSTaC food safety training certificates for staff
Designated Officer N R Sarkate suspended the licence “until further orders” under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The parlour cannot run any food business until the suspension is lifted.
What this means for Pune shoppers
A licence suspension is not a final finding of guilt. The FDA will decide further action after lab results and the owners’ responses. Neither business’s response had been reported at the time of writing.
For shoppers, the cases are a reminder to check basic things before you buy loose sweets or frozen desserts:
- Look for the FSSAI licence number displayed at the counter
- Check “best before” dates on boxes and frozen products
- Avoid sweets with very bright colours or a sour or stale smell
- Buy only the quantity you will eat within a day or two
How to complain about unsafe food in Pune
You can complain to FDA Maharashtra or to FSSAI through its Food Safety Connect app and portal. Keep the bill, a photo of the product and the shop’s licence number. For restaurant and dining news, see our food section, and for licence rules, our guide to the FSSAI licence in Pune.
What is still not clear
Lab results for the Wanowrie samples are awaited, and the FDA has not said how long the suspensions will last. We will update this story when it does.
Frequently asked questions
Which Pune food businesses had licences suspended by FDA?
Maa Karachi Sweets Mart and Shri Mohan Karachi Sweets Mart in Wanowrie, and Pasteur Ice Cream Parlour on MG Road, Camp.
How much sweet stock did FDA destroy in Wanowrie?
93 kg of motichoor laddoo, boondi and barfi worth Rs 50,860 were destroyed, and samples were sent for testing.
Why was Pasteur Ice Cream Parlour’s licence suspended?
Inspectors found rodent droppings, poor hygiene, undated frozen products and cooking beyond its retail licence, among other violations.
How can I report unsafe food in Pune?
Complain to FDA Maharashtra or through FSSAI’s Food Safety Connect app, with the bill, a photo and the shop’s licence number.
