Ahmedabad Restaurant Slapped with Rs 50,000 Fine Over Dead Fly in Garlic Bread
A prominent restaurant on Sindhu Bhavan Road in Ahmedabad has been penalized with a substantial fine of Rs 50,000 following a customer's complaint about discovering a dead fly in the garlic bread served to him. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, prompted immediate action from the city's health authorities.
Health Department Inspection and Findings
After receiving the complaint regarding the experience at Komo By Kaffa, a team from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) health department swiftly conducted a detailed inspection of the restaurant's kitchen premises. The department officially stated that on March 18, 2026, the complaint was registered about the dead fly found in the garlic bread.
During the inspection, it was revealed that the restaurant possessed a valid FSSAI licence and had undertaken pest control measures, with a certificate presented as proof. However, despite these precautions, the complaint highlighted a lapse in food handling standards.
Administrative Action and Penalty
The complainant was contacted to verify the authenticity of the issue and was requested to visit the site, but they were unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts. Based on the complaint and initial findings, the health department issued a notice to the restaurant for negligence in maintaining hygiene standards.
Consequently, an administrative charge of Rs 50,000 was levied and collected from the establishment. Additionally, samples of the garlic bread and used cooking oil were sent to the Public Health Laboratory for further testing to ensure compliance with safety norms.
Broader Health Department Crackdown
This incident is part of a larger enforcement drive by the AMC health department. Between March 1 and March 17, the department inspected a total of 867 units, issuing notices to 330 of them. During these inspections, significant quantities of inedible food and liquid were destroyed, amounting to 591 kilograms and 619 litres, respectively.
Furthermore, 443 food samples were collected for testing, and two units were sealed due to unhygienic conditions, underscoring the department's commitment to public health and food safety in Ahmedabad.
The fine imposed on Komo By Kaffa serves as a stark reminder to all food establishments to adhere strictly to hygiene protocols to avoid such penalties and protect consumer health.
