Food Safety Vs Convenience: Do 15-Minutes Deliveries Come At A Hygiene Cost?
India's food safety system is facing fresh scrutiny after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licences of five food outlets operating on Mumbai Cricket Association premises. Inspections reportedly found dirty refrigerators, heavy ice buildup, poor temperature control, uncalibrated chillers and other hygiene violations. The crackdown raises wider questions about who checks restaurant kitchens, whether food delivery platforms can truly verify hygiene standards and whether convenience and ratings are creating a false sense of trust among consumers.
