LAHORE:The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Thursday imposed hefty fines on food outlets during an inspection drive in the provincial metropolis.
PFA Director General Shoaib Khan Jadoon said that a team of PFA imposed fine on a famous pizza and burger point in Bahria Town over using expired bread, spices, usage of rusty freezers and poor storage system.
In another raid, the team penalised with a hefty fine on famous fried chicken chain for using fungus infested-ingredients and failing to meet the hygienic working environment.
He said that both food points were penalised over the violations of food law as well as operating without getting medical and training certificates from the competent authority.
The DG PFA said it was compulsory for any food business operators to comply with the Punjab Pure Food Regulations.