Mumbai’s iconic Gallops restaurant at Mahalaxmi Racecourse loses its food licence after a Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection identifies hygiene-related violations. Reports say inspectors find serious cleanliness issues inside the premises, including contamination in ice storage and the presence of live cockroaches.
The outlets also cite additional findings tied to food handling and supply-chain concerns. Times of India reports that “blood-stained ice” was found, and it also alleges issues involving Gurukrupa Dairy Products, including blending counterfeit ghee with compromised ingredients. NDTV focuses more directly on Gallops itself, describing cockroaches and blood-stained fridges and noting the licence suspension following the inspection.
Beyond Gallops, Times of India adds that other restaurants, including Gufran Seekh Corner, face action for operating without valid licences. The reporting overall frames the case as part of a broader FDA crackdown on food safety and compliance in Mumbai’s restaurant sector.
