Hajipur/Patna: The food licence of Sahu Hotel at Rajendra Chowk in Hajipur, Vaishali district, has been suspended following a complaint alleging that a cockroach was found in a dish served at the establishment.
Acting on the complaint, a Food Safety Officer from Vaishali district inspected the hotel on October 21, 2026. The inspection found that the kitchen was unhygienic and prepared food items were being stored in an open and unsanitary area.
The Designated Officer-cum-Licensing Authority suspended the establishment’s food licence with effect from October 22, 2026. The hotel has also been prohibited from operating without a valid licence.
Food Safety Violations Found During Inspection
According to the Health Department, the conditions observed during the inspection violated Schedule IV of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the prescribed requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
The complaint was received by the Office of the Commissioner of Food Safety in Patna. The inspection and subsequent action were taken under the directives of Bihar’s Commissioner of Food Safety, Kumar Ravi.
Department Warns Food Businesses
The Health Department has warned that legal action will be taken against food establishments found violating prescribed food safety standards.
It has urged food business operators to maintain proper hygiene, follow food safety requirements and ensure that the food served to the public is safe and of good quality.
