Bombay HC quashes Park Inn by Radisson food licence suspension
The Bombay High Court set aside the FSSAI suspension of Park Inn by Radisson in Navi Mumbai after fresh inspections found 95% compliance despite two insects. The hotel has undertaken to maintain sanitation standards; a compliance hearing is scheduled for July 31.
What happened
Bombay High Court quashed the FSSAI licence suspension of Navi Mumbai’s Park Inn by Radisson after fresh inspections found 95% compliance despite two insects.
Key facts
- 2 insects
- 95% compliance
- July 3
- July 17
- July 20
- July 22
- 14-day improvement notice
- July 31
Why this matters
The case highlights that hospitality asset partners need robust, auditable food-safety controls, as regulatory interventions can disrupt operations even when subsequent inspections show high compliance.
What to watch
- Outcome and conditions of the July 31 compliance hearing.
- Any subsequent FSSAI inspection reports, notices, penalties, or licence restrictions.
- Guest reviews or social-media reports alleging food hygiene or pest issues.
- Whether Radisson Hotel Group or the property owner mandates additional brand-standard audits.
- Comparable enforcement actions against hotels and restaurants in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai.
- Complete and document corrective sanitation actions before the July 31 compliance hearing.
- Institute frequent third-party kitchen hygiene, pest-control, and food-storage audits with escalation protocols.
- Prepare inspection records, staff training logs, cleaning schedules, and corrective-action evidence for FSSAI review.
- Use a measured guest-facing communications approach focused on restored operations and strengthened hygiene practices.
- Review food-service insurance, crisis-response procedures, and franchise-brand compliance requirements.