Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Mumbai Cafe Mondegar Loses Licence After Food Safety Violations
Cafe Mondegar in Mumbai has temporarily lost its licence after food inspectors found safety and cleanliness problems.
Inspectors said hot food was not kept hot enough and cold food was not kept cold enough.
They also found problems with thawing and cooling cooked food.
These issues could allow germs to spread between foods.
Three other establishments also had their licences suspended.
Nine more food businesses faced action after inspections.
Officials checked 38 establishments and collected 47 food samples.
They also seized milk products and sweets worth more than Rs 15 lakh.
The inspections are part of a wider food-safety crackdown before the festive season.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licences of Cafe Mondegar and three other Mumbai eateries.
Inspectors reported improper hot- and cold-food storage, unsafe thawing and cooling, and sanitation deficiencies.
The four establishments were found violating mandatory hygiene rules under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
The inspections covered 38 food establishments, with 47 samples collected, including milk, khoya and ghee.
The regulator also seized 30 litres of milk and more than 4,000 kilograms of milk products and sweets valued at over Rs 15 lakh.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration, led by commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, took action against Cafe Mondegar and other food establishments.
- What
- The licences of four establishments were suspended over food-safety and hygiene violations, while additional establishments faced regulatory action.
- When
- The inspections took place ahead of the festive season; Cafe Mondegar was inspected on Saturday.
- Where
- Cafe Mondegar is in Colaba, Mumbai; the other named establishments are in Kandivali and Ghatkopar.
- Why
- Inspectors found violations involving food temperatures, thawing, cooling, sanitation and potential cross-contamination.
- Establishments with suspended licences
- Four, including Cafe Mondegar
- Other named establishments
- Maharashtra Biryani Centre, Tribhuvan Dairy Farm, and Mahavir Cashew and Foods Pvt Ltd
- Inspections conducted
- 38 food establishments in Mumbai
- Food samples collected
- 47 samples, including milk, khoya and ghee
- Milk seized
- 30 litres
- Milk products and sweets seized
- More than 4,000 kilograms, valued at over Rs 15 lakh
- Relevant regulation
- Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act