Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Mumbai FDA Suspends Six Food Outlets Over Hygiene Violations
Food inspectors checked six food businesses in parts of Mumbai and the Konkan region.
They found problems such as dirty freezers, pests, uncovered food and poor storage.
Some businesses also lacked required records or employee health documents.
One dairy business had a licence that did not match the type of work it needed to do.
The inspectors said these problems could make food unsafe.
The FDA suspended the businesses’ licences or registrations.
The affected establishments included Bhagat Tarachand, Barista, Sandy Da Dhaba, Rajidi Retail, Food Hub and Milkow’s Dairy Products.
The FDA suspended licences or registrations of six establishments in Mumbai and Konkan divisions after inspections found food-safety and hygiene violations.
Bhagat Tarachand’s Panvel outlet had an unclean kitchen and storage area, lacked employee medical certificates and hygiene equipment, and could not produce required records.
Inspectors found Barista’s Shivaji Park refrigeration equipment rusted and unclean, food stored uncovered, and vegetarian and non-vegetarian items inadequately separated.
Sandy Da Dhaba and Rajidi Retail had reported pest problems and dirty storage conditions; Food Hub and Milkow’s Dairy Products also had hygiene or licensing violations.
The FDA said the violations could potentially compromise the safety of food handled, stored or sold at the establishments.
- Who
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and six food establishments, including Bhagat Tarachand and Barista.
- What
- The FDA suspended the establishments’ licences or registrations after finding hygiene, food-storage, recordkeeping or licensing violations.
- When
- The article does not specify when the inspections or suspensions took place.
- Where
- The Mumbai and Konkan divisions, including locations in Panvel, Shivaji Park, Madh Island, Bhandup, Malad and Kandivali East.
- Why
- The FDA cited violations that could potentially compromise the safety of food handled, stored or sold at the establishments.
- Establishments affected
- Six
- Areas covered
- Mumbai and Konkan divisions
- Named establishments
- Bhagat Tarachand, Barista, Sandy Da Dhaba, Rajidi Retail, Food Hub and Milkow’s Dairy Products
- Reported issues
- Unclean equipment and premises, pest infestation, improper food storage, missing records and a licensing-category issue
- Food Hub size
- 250 square feet
- FDA action
- Suspended licences or registrations