Archive · 24 Jul 2026
FDA Suspends BMC Canteen License Over Hygiene Issues
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business license of a canteen at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters in south Mumbai.
The FDA found 39 serious issues, like cockroaches in the kitchen and dirty food areas, but the canteen operator, Kamal Caterers Private Limited, did not fix any of them.
The FDA had given them a notice to improve on June 24, but the operator did not respond.
The canteen cannot sell or distribute food now.
The FDA also suspended the license of another eatery, Mitra Da Dhaba, in Bhandup for similar reasons.
The FDA inspected 68 places and gave improvement notices to 14, suspending licenses of 12.
FDA suspended the food business license of a canteen at BMC headquarters due to 39 unrectified deficiencies.
Issues included cockroach infestation, unhygienic food handling areas, and lack of mandatory records.
The canteen operator, Kamal Caterers Private Limited, did not submit a compliance report or fix the issues.
The suspension prevents the canteen from manufacturing, selling, or distributing food.
FDA also suspended the license of Mitra Da Dhaba in Bhandup for similar hygiene issues.
- Who
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Kamal Caterers Private Limited
- What
- Suspension of food business license due to hygiene issues
- When
- License suspended on July 22
- Where
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters, south Mumbai
- Why
- Failure to rectify 39 deficiencies including cockroach infestation and unhygienic conditions
FDA's Strict Enforcement
Canteen Operator's Non-Compliance
Inspection and Notice
FDA's Strict Enforcement
FDA conducted inspections and issued improvement notices to ensure food safety standards are met.
Canteen Operator's Non-Compliance
Kamal Caterers Private Limited failed to submit a written explanation or compliance report despite receiving the notice.
Deficiencies Found
FDA's Strict Enforcement
FDA found 39 deficiencies including cockroach infestation, unhygienic food handling areas, and lack of mandatory records.
Canteen Operator's Non-Compliance
The canteen operator did not rectify any of the 39 deficiencies pointed out by the FDA.
License Suspension
FDA's Strict Enforcement
FDA suspended the food business license to ensure public health and safety.
Canteen Operator's Non-Compliance
The suspension prevents the canteen from manufacturing, selling, or distributing food, impacting its operations.
- Date of Initial Inspection
- June 18
- Date of License Suspension
- July 22
- Number of Deficiencies Found
- 39
- Canteen Operator
- Kamal Caterers Private Limited
- Location of Canteen
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters, south Mumbai
- Regulatory Body
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Additional Establishment Suspended
- Mitra Da Dhaba in Bhandup
- Total Establishments Inspected
- 68
Sources
FDA suspends food licence of canteen at BMC HQ; cites cockroach infestation, hygiene issues
FDA suspends canteen's food licence of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cites cockroach infestation
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