Rats, Cockroaches And Hygiene Lapses: FDA Suspends Licences Of 17 Mumbai Eateries

FDA suspends license of 17 eateries in Mumbai (Credits: AI)

Rats chewing through the packets of food, cockroaches in the preparation areas and poor food storage practices, all this and more has led to Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspending the licences and registrations of 17 food establishments across Mumbai. The action was announced on October 14, and serves as a part of a wider crackdown on food safety violations during the festive season.

Among the establishments that have come under scrutiny, there are three Domino’s Pizza outlets in Parel, Andheri and Borivali, operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. Other businesses named in reports include Carnival by Tresind, Thanksgiving Patisserie and Confectionery, Darjeeling Lepcha Momos and Hundo Pizza.

The inspections and subsequent re-inspections revealed several lapses, ranging from pest infestations to inadequate food storage and documentation. According to the latest reports, officials found food packets gnawed by rodents, live cockroach infestations, inadequate pest-control measures and unhygienic premises. Other concerns included the improper storage of raw ingredients and cooked food, as well as the reuse of burnt cooking oil.

At some establishments, inspectors also flagged dirty or uncalibrated refrigerators and the storage of raw and cooked food without adequate separation. The…

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