Archive · 24 Jul 2026
FDA suspends licences of Mumbai bakeries including Bristol Bakery
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra inspected 34 bakeries in Greater Mumbai.
One of them, the famous Bristol Bakery in Mahim, had its licence suspended.
The FDA found the bakery's production floor dirty with food residue.
Bristol Bakery is known for its bread and supplies to many places like hotels, hospitals, and railways.
The owner, Aspi Irani, also owns another famous bakery called Jimmy Boy.
The FDA's action is to make sure food is safe and clean.
FDA suspended the licence of Bristol Bakery in Mahim, Mumbai.
The inspection found a soiled production floor with food residue.
Bristol Bakery supplies bread to various private companies, government organizations, hotels, hospitals, and railways.
The bakery has a production capacity of over 70,000 loaves per day.
The owner, Aspi Irani, also owns Jimmy Boy.
- Who
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra
- What
- Suspension of licences for 34 bakery establishments, including Bristol Bakery
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Greater Mumbai
- Why
- To ensure food safety and hygiene standards
FDA's Strict Enforcement
Bakery's Long-standing Reputation
Inspection Findings
FDA's Strict Enforcement
The FDA found significant violations including a soiled production floor with food residue.
Bakery's Long-standing Reputation
Bristol Bakery has been a trusted brand for over six decades.
Impact on Operations
FDA's Strict Enforcement
The suspension of licences aims to ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
Bakery's Long-standing Reputation
The bakery supplies bread to various private companies, government organizations, hotels, hospitals, and railways.
- Bakery Name
- Bristol Bakery
- Location
- Mahim, Mumbai
- Owner
- Aspi Irani
- Production Capacity
- Over 70,000 loaves per day
- FDA Action
- Licence suspension
- Inspection Date
- Thursday
- Number of Bakeries Inspected
- 34
