Archive · 25 Jul 2026
FDA Suspends Licences of 6 Eateries in Mumbai
The FDA in Maharashtra conducted a statewide enforcement drive on July 23 to check for food safety violations.
They inspected 61 eateries, including hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and bakeries.
Out of these, 34 were in Mumbai.
The FDA issued 34 improvement notices, suspended six licences, and served four stop-business notices for violations of food safety norms.
The eateries that had their licences suspended include Meraz Crystal Bakery, M/S Anmol Bakery & Stores, Maharashtra Bakery & Restaurant, M/S Sawa Bakery & Restaurant, M/S Ujwala Bakery, and Hotel Shri Yuvraj Khanaval.
The FDA found violations such as operating without valid registration or licence, poor hygiene, and non-compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The FDA plans to continue similar enforcement drives across the state.
The FDA suspended the licences of six eateries and bakeries in Mumbai for violations of norms and poor hygiene.
The enforcement drive was conducted on July 23 and included inspections of 61 eateries across the state.
The FDA issued 34 improvement notices, suspended six licences, and served four stop-business notices for violations of food safety norms.
The eateries that had their licences suspended include Meraz Crystal Bakery, M/S Anmol Bakery & Stores, Maharashtra Bakery & Restaurant, M/S Sawa Bakery & Restaurant, M/S Ujwala Bakery, and Hotel Shri Yuvraj Khanaval.
The FDA found violations such as operating without valid registration or licence, poor hygiene, and non-compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- Who
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- What
- Suspended licences of six eateries and bakeries in Mumbai for violations of norms and poor hygiene.
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure food safety and hygiene, and to crack down on food adulteration and unhygienic eateries.
FDA's Strict Enforcement
Eateries' Compliance Challenges
Enforcement Actions
FDA's Strict Enforcement
The FDA is taking strict actions to ensure food safety and hygiene by suspending licences and issuing stop-business notices.
Eateries' Compliance Challenges
Some eateries may struggle to comply with the stringent regulations and hygiene standards.
Public Health
FDA's Strict Enforcement
The FDA's actions are necessary to protect public health by ensuring food safety and preventing adulteration.
Eateries' Compliance Challenges
Some eateries may face financial difficulties due to the enforcement actions, which could impact their ability to operate.
- Date of Enforcement Drive
- July 23
- Total Inspections
- 61
- Improvement Notices Issued
- 34
- Licences Suspended
- 6
- Stop-Business Notices Issued
- 4
- FDA Commissioner
- Tukaram Mundhe