FSSAI issues notice to Andaz Delhi after 87 kg expired sweets found in Aerocity inspection
Synopsis
A surprise FSSAI inspection at five-star Andaz Delhi in Aerocity turned up 87 kg of expired sweets, cockroaches near freezers, and duplicate date-marking on bread — violations that go well beyond a stale pantry. With JW Marriott also served notice and Domino's licences being suspended, India's food regulator appears to be signalling that premium brands are no longer exempt from serious scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
FSSAI issued a notice to Andaz Delhi (operated by Juniper Hotels Pvt Ltd ) in Aerocity, New Delhi on 26 August following a surprise inspection.
Inspectors found nearly 87 kg of expired sweets , an expired cake base, and expired bread — all flagged as violations; the sweets were discarded on the spot.
Duplicate date-marking on expired bread packaging and inadequate supplier verification were among the additional violations cited.
Active cockroaches near freezers , houseflies, mosquitoes, and spider webs were found on the premises, alongside cross-contamination risks from shared cutting boards.
JW Marriott, Delhi also received an FSSAI notice following a separate inspection.
FSSAI has issued more than 150 notices to food companies and over 30 notices to food-service chains in recent months; five Domino's licences have been suspended.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday, 26 August issued a formal notice to five-star hotel Andaz Delhi in Aerocity, New Delhi, after a surprise inspection uncovered serious food safety and hygiene violations — including nearly 87 kg of expired sweets that were discarded on the spot. The hotel is operated by Juniper Hotels Pvt Ltd.
What the Inspection Found
Food safety officials discovered expired sweets, an expired cake base, and packets of expired bread during the inspection. The 87 kg of expired sweets were destroyed immediately, according to the regulator. Authorities also detected duplicate date-marking on expired bread packaging, a practice that raises serious concerns about deliberate mislabelling.
Supplier verification procedures were found to be inadequate, suggesting systemic lapses in the hotel's procurement and quality-control chain.
Hygiene and Sanitation Violations
Beyond expired stock, inspectors flagged multiple cross-contamination risks. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian cutting boards were found immersed together in the same water container, while burners designated for vegetarian cooking in the room-dining kitchen were being used to prepare non-vegetarian food — a violation of basic food safety protocols.
Officials also found active cockroaches near freezers, alongside houseflies, mosquitoes, and spider webs on the premises. The inspection report cited poor sanitation, inadequate hygiene among food handlers, improper food storage practices, and insufficient temperature monitoring of food items.
FSSAI's Regulatory Action
'FSSAI has issued notices to Juniper Hotels Pvt Ltd (Andaz, Aerocity, Delhi) and JW Marriott, Delhi following inspections that uncovered serious food safety violations. Regulatory samples were collected, with further action to follow based on compliance and sample analysis,' the regulator stated.
Andaz Delhi has been directed to take immediate corrective measures and submit a compliance report along with supporting evidence. FSSAI said further regulatory action would depend on the hotel's compliance and the outcome of sample analysis.
Part of a Wider Enforcement Drive
The action against Andaz Delhi is part of an intensified enforcement campaign by FSSAI targeting food businesses across categories. The regulator recently issued more than 150 notices to food and beverage companies for misleading advertisements, false claims, and labelling violations.
More than 30 notices have also been served to food-service establishments, including KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Costa Coffee. Notably, five Domino's licences have been suspended as part of the ongoing crackdown. The sweep signals a shift from advisory enforcement to punitive action across the food-service industry.
With regulatory samples now under analysis, the full extent of penalties against Andaz Delhi and JW Marriott will become clearer in the coming weeks.
Point of View
In theory, prevent. The more telling detail is the duplicate date-marking on expired bread: that is not negligence, it is deliberate concealment. FSSAI's simultaneous action against JW Marriott and the suspension of Domino's licences suggests the regulator is finally moving from issuing notices to imposing consequences. The real test is whether compliance reports submitted by these establishments are independently verified, or whether the cycle ends — as it often has — with a paper trail and no structural change.
NationPress
26 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did FSSAI issue a notice to Andaz Delhi?
FSSAI issued a notice to Andaz Delhi after a surprise inspection on 26 August uncovered nearly 87 kg of expired sweets, an expired cake base, expired bread with duplicate date-marking, active cockroaches near freezers, and multiple cross-contamination and hygiene violations. The hotel has been directed to submit a compliance report.
What violations were found at Andaz Delhi during the FSSAI inspection?
Inspectors found expired food items including 87 kg of sweets, a cake base, and bread; duplicate date-marking on packaging; vegetarian and non-vegetarian cutting boards stored together; non-vegetarian food being cooked on designated vegetarian burners; active cockroaches, houseflies, mosquitoes, and spider webs; poor sanitation; and inadequate temperature monitoring.
Is JW Marriott Delhi also facing FSSAI action?
Yes. FSSAI issued a notice to JW Marriott, Delhi following a separate inspection that also uncovered food safety violations. Regulatory samples were collected from both establishments, and further action will depend on compliance and sample analysis results.
What happens next for Andaz Delhi?
Andaz Delhi has been directed to take immediate corrective measures and submit a compliance report with supporting evidence. FSSAI will determine further regulatory action — which could include penalties or licence suspension — based on the hotel's compliance and the results of laboratory analysis of collected samples.
Is FSSAI taking similar action against other food chains?
Yes. FSSAI has issued more than 150 notices to food and beverage companies for misleading advertisements and labelling violations, and over 30 notices to food-service chains including KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Costa Coffee. Five Domino's licences have been suspended as part of the ongoing enforcement drive.
