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FDA Cracks Down on 28 Mumbai Eateries for Filth
6 Nov
Summary
- 28 food businesses, including eateries and sweet shops, had licenses suspended.
- Inspectors found unhygienic conditions, pests, and improper food storage.
- Over 2,300 kg of food seized from sweet shops valued at Rs 13.87 lakh.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Mumbai has suspended the licenses of 28 food businesses following extensive inspections. The crackdown targeted a range of establishments, including sweet and farsan manufacturers, hotels, restaurants, caterers, home-based units, and quick-commerce services.
Inspections revealed widespread unhygienic conditions, such as blackened walls, dilapidated ceilings, and food stored directly on dirty floors. Common violations also included a lack of pest control, inadequate temperature records, missing drinking water analysis reports, and uncertified food handlers.
Several well-known eateries and services faced immediate suspension. This included quick-commerce operators like Zepto and Blinkit, alongside specific restaurants and catering services. One caterer's suspension was linked to a large-scale food poisoning incident.
The action also impacted traditional sweet shops and farsan makers. Across the city, 2,396.6 kg of food products valued at Rs 13.87 lakh were seized from these establishments. Numerous other businesses, from vadapav centers to dairy shops, were also found non-compliant.
