Maharashtra FDA suspends multiple Mumbai food licences over hygiene and expired-stock violations

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licences of two establishments in Mumbai — Delhi Sweet and Bhelpuri House in Malad West and Gulzar Mohammedi Hotel in Kurla West — after inspections found serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations.Malad Outlet Faces Multiple ViolationsThe licence of Delhi Sweet and Bhelpuri House was suspended with immediate effect following an inspection on August 25. Officials found uncooked samosas stored in a refrigerator near the utensil-washing area, where they were exposed to the foul smell of an open drain and stagnant water. The kitchen was also found to be in poor condition, with falling plaster and exposed light bulbs directly above the food preparation area.The establishment was allegedly using untreated water from an unclean overhead tank for cooking and drinking, without any water-testing reports. Although it held a licence only for prepared foods, officials found lassi, sweets, paneer, frankies and farsan being manufactured and repacked. Unlabelled paneer and lassi without expiry dates were seized.Unsafe Water And Unlabelled Food SeizedOf the 36 food handlers, 26 did not have mandatory medical certificates. Workers were also found with long fingernails and uncovered burn injuries while handling food. The establishment failed to produce mandatory six-monthly food and water testing reports from an NABL-accredited laboratory.In a separate action, the FDA suspended the registration certificate of Gulzar Mohammedi Hotel, Kurla West, on August 31 after a surprise inspection on August 27. The establishment scored only 24 out of 88 marks (28%) during the inspection.FDA Crackdown: Malad Eatery Loses Food Licence Over Alleged Hygiene Violations -VIDEOKitchen Found In Poor ConditionOfficials found a cramped and unhygienic kitchen, broken flooring, peeling plaster, inadequate pest-control measures and dirty cooking surfaces. Wilted and rotten vegetables were reportedly being used, while cooked food was kept in the open. Cockroaches were found in the kitchen, and drains were dirty, greasy and clogged.The hotel failed to produce water-testing reports, food-testing records, purchase invoices, approved vendor details and food recall records. Food handlers lacked records of medical examinations and vaccinations and were found without aprons, headgear and gloves. No FoSTaC training or food safety audit records were available.The FDA has directed both establishments to stop the production, storage, sale and distribution of food during the suspension period. The establishments will be allowed to resume operations only after rectifying the deficiencies and complying with food safety requirements.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of Delhi Sweet & Bhelpuri House in Malad West after an inspection reportedly found serious hygiene and food safety violations.According to reports, FDA officials found samosas stored near a dirty drain and stagnant water during their inspection of the outlet. Officials also reportedly found that unfiltered water was being used for cooking and drinking, while several food items did not have proper labels or expiry dates.SAMOSAS BESIDE A DRAIN: FDA SUSPENDS MALAD EATERYThe Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licence of Delhi Sweet & Bhelpuri House in Malad West after an inspection found serious hygiene violations.Among the findings: samosas stored near a dirty drain and stagnant water,… pic.twitter.com/7TNzQpaBSL— Mumbai Heritage (@mumbaiheritage) September 1, 2026 Following the inspection, FDA officials also found that 26 of the 36 food handlers did not have the mandatory medical certificates. The outlet has been directed to stop all food production, storage, sale and distribution until further orders.Statewide crackdown on establishmentsThe action was taken as part of a statewide crackdown on food establishments allegedly violating food safety and hygiene regulations. The order was issued on August 25, 2026, against Delhi Sweet & Bhelpuri House in Malad West, Gulzar Mohammadi Hotel in Kurla West, Mumbai, and a Blinkit store in Akola, according to NDTV. As of now, the concerned eateries have not issued any statement regarding the FDA action. Further details are awaited.FDA suspends blood bank licenceMeanwhile, in a separate case, the FDA has temporarily suspended the blood bank licence of Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Mumbai Central for two days — October 15 and 16 — after finding 12 regulatory violations.Mumbai: FDA Suspends Jagjivan Ram Hospital Blood Bank Licence For 2 Days Over 12 ViolationsThe violations reportedly included deficiencies in blood donation records, a shortage of prescribed staff, inadequate documentation and lapses in blood storage and operational procedures. The multispecialty zonal hospital is run by the Western Railway (WR) zone of Indian Railways. Action follows FDA inspectionThe temporary suspension order was issued on July 9, 2026, under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. The action followed an FDA inspection conducted on March 25, after which a show-cause notice was issued to the centre.The licensing authority subsequently found the hospital’s explanation unsatisfactory and ordered the temporary suspension of the blood bank licence.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

The Food and Drug Administration restored the licences after the court warned it could initiate contempt proceedings against the official who suspended them.

The report showed that the five eateries, located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex area, were 88% compliant with food safety requirements.

The FDA also inspected 37 hotels, restaurants and dhabas, issued improvement notices to 31 establishments and suspended the licenses of four food establishments, and approximately 60,709.8 kg of stock worth ₹2,24,61,888 was seized

Maharashtra FDA suspended four hotel licenses due to food safety and hygiene violations. Inspections across four cities found multiple establishments lacking proper food handling standards. Officials seized food products valued at over Rs 2.24 crore during the enforcement drive. Improvement notices were issued to thirty-one other food businesses across the state. This action underscores the FDA's commitment to ensuring food quality for consumers.