The food safety authority stated that these were based on observations made during inspections conducted at the premises of the two premium hotels: JW Marriott and Andaz Hotel.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Wednesday issued notices to two luxury hotels in Delhi’s Aerocity, citing several alleged “serious food safety violations”, including “spoiled” food and “pest infestation”.The food safety authority stated that these were based on observations made during inspections conducted at the premises of the two premium hotels: JW Marriott and Andaz Hotel.Among these observations were expired food products, including “approximately 87 kg of expired sweets, an expired cake base and expired bread packets” at Andaz Delhi, stated the FSSAI.At the same hotel, it said, it found a “pest infestation”, including cockroaches near freezers, mosquitoes in the grinding room, houseflies and spider webs. It stated that in addition to expired stock, it found duplicate date-marking over expired bread packaging and “severe unpleasant odours and chillers situated directly between two bathrooms with exhaust venting into the chiller section.”It stated that in a similar inspection at JW Marriott, it found spoiled or fungally affected food, “improper food storage” and “cross contamination risks”. It added that these included “fungal growth on apples, rotten tomatoes, uncovered food, damaged storage containers”.At the same hotel, the authority allegedly also observed “serious hygiene and sanitation deficiencies”, including “unclean utensils and food-contact surfaces, visible particulate matter in drinking water, inadequate pest control, cockroaches and fruit flies”.At both premises, it stated, “improper segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food” and “improper storage of food” were also noticed.Story continues below this adAt JW Marriott, the authority said it found that food products were being retailed under the hotel’s name “without the requisite endorsement in its (Food Business Operator’s) FSSAI license” while at Andaz Delhi it stated it found that the hotel had lacked in supplier verification “including failing to check FSSAI licenses of vendors”.The FSSAI further said that it has collected surveillance samples of items such as honey, ghee, paneer and milk powder from both hotels for analysis.When contacted, the two hotels declined a comment on the matter.Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram