Mumbai’s iconic K. Rustom ice cream parlour near Churchgate has its licence suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), effectively shutting the outlet, following an inspection. Multiple reports say the FDA action is taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act after inspectors find serious hygiene and food-safety deficiencies. The inspection includes issuing improvement notices to some establishments, while licences are suspended for others with more serious violations.
According to the outlets, the inspection findings at K. Rustom include rodent infestation, including rats, along with other hygiene-related issues such as flies. Reports also cite concerns about the storage and handling of food items, including expired flavouring agents and poor cold-chain maintenance. The shop remains closed pending laboratory reports on seized food samples and/or compliance steps required by the FDA. Some reports describe the closure as temporary, indicating the parlour could reopen after renovations and meeting regulatory requirements. Separate reporting also notes the FDA’s broader inspection drive across multiple food outlets in Mumbai.
