Archive · 29 Jul 2026
FDA suspends licences of five Mumbai clubs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has suspended the food licences of five well-known clubs in Mumbai.
These clubs are the Cricket Club of India, MIG Cricket Club, Willingdon Sports Club, RK Juhu Gymkhana, and Aparna Juhu Gymkhana.
The FDA found serious problems like cockroaches, rotten food, and dirty kitchens during surprise inspections.
The clubs have been told to stop food operations until they fix these issues and meet the food safety rules.
The FDA is cracking down on food safety violations across the state, and no club, no matter how prestigious, is being spared.
FDA suspended food licences of five prestigious Mumbai clubs due to serious hygiene violations.
Inspections revealed cockroach infestations, rotten food, and unhygienic kitchens.
Clubs must halt food operations until they rectify deficiencies and comply with food safety regulations.
The FDA has intensified enforcement against food safety violations across Maharashtra.
The crackdown follows a series of high-profile enforcement actions by the Maharashtra FDA.
- Who
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra
- What
- Suspension of food licences of five prestigious Mumbai clubs due to serious hygiene violations
- When
- Inspections conducted between July 24 and July 27
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure public health and safety by enforcing food safety regulations
FDA's Strict Enforcement
Clubs' Reputation and Historical Significance
Enforcement of Food Safety Regulations
FDA's Strict Enforcement
The FDA has taken strict action against the clubs to ensure public health and safety by enforcing food safety regulations.
Clubs' Reputation and Historical Significance
The clubs have historically been prestigious institutions and may face reputational damage due to the suspension.
Public Health Risk
FDA's Strict Enforcement
The FDA found serious and systemic violations that pose a potential public health risk, justifying the suspension of licences.
Clubs' Reputation and Historical Significance
The clubs may argue that the violations are being addressed and that the suspension is disproportionate to the issues found.
- Date of Inspections
- July 24 to July 27
- Number of Clubs Suspended
- 5
- FDA Commissioner
- Tukaram Mundhe
- Key Violations Found
- Cockroach infestations, rotten food, unhygienic kitchens, improper storage, lack of food safety documentation
- Other Establishments Inspected
- 7
- Additional Actions Taken
- Stop Business Notice to Goregaon Sports Club, improvement notice to another establishment
