Bombay High Court Slams FDA's 98% Rating for Mantralaya Canteen as 'Laughable'

The Bombay High Court strongly criticized the Food and Drug Administration for awarding a 98 per cent hygiene score to the Mantralaya secretariat canteen in Mumbai. The court described the rating as 'laughable', expressing serious doubts about the credibility of the assessment. In response, the court dispatched a team of four lawyers to conduct a fresh on-site inspection of the canteen premises. The move reflects the court's dissatisfaction with the FDA's oversight and evaluation process. The reinspection is expected to provide a more accurate picture of the canteen's actual food safety standards.