SCOOP: Tukaram Mundhe's FDA crackdown reportedly shuts food counters at INOX R City Mall for 5 days
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
A trade source told Bollywood Hungama , "The team of FDA of late visited the INOX multiplex situated in R City Mall in Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Due to non-compliance with certain rules, the food and beverage area of the multiplex was sealed."
Adding to this, The source continued, "As a result, in a rare instance, the multiplex continued functioning but without the option of selling snacks and beverages to patrons."
Meanwhile, Interestingly, there were also reports that, owing to this extraordinary situation, the multiplex management allowed patrons to carry outside food, something that is otherwise generally restricted. However, Bollywood Hungama couldn't independently verify this information.
Notably, The source further revealed, "The F&B area of INOX R City Mall was sealed on October 9. It was only on October 13 that the theatre was once again allowed to sell food items." However, the source was unable to confirm the exact nature of the violations that prompted the FDA's action.
As per the latest buzz, The incident is significant as food and beverage sales form an important revenue stream for multiplexes. It also comes at a time when the Maharashtra FDA, under Tukaram Mundhe, has intensified its inspections of food establishments across the state.
Source: Bollywood Hungama