Archive · 21 Jul 2026
FDA Shuts Iconic Mumbai Eateries Over Hygiene Violations
The FDA in Maharashtra has shut down two famous food places in Mumbai, K Rustom and Parsi Dairy Farm, because they didn't follow hygiene rules.
K Rustom had rats, expired ingredients, and other problems, while Parsi Dairy had fungus, flies, and broken drains.
Both places are very old and loved by many people, but the FDA says they need to follow modern safety rules.
Some people are sad and think the closures are unfair, while others think it's good that the FDA is making sure food is safe.
The FDA has also shut down many other food businesses in the state for similar reasons.
FDA suspended K Rustom and Parsi Dairy Farm for hygiene violations.
K Rustom had rats, expired ingredients, and poor record-keeping.
Parsi Dairy had fungus, fly infestation, and missing expiry dates.
Both establishments have been silent about the closures.
Customers are divided between nostalgia and support for FDA action.
- Who
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and iconic Mumbai eateries K Rustom and Parsi Dairy Farm
- What
- Closure of K Rustom and Parsi Dairy Farm due to hygiene and food-safety violations
- When
- 7-8 July and 14-15 July 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To enforce food safety standards and protect public health
Nostalgia and Skepticism
Support for FDA Action
Closure Reactions
Nostalgia and Skepticism
Many customers expressed nostalgia and disbelief, suggesting conspiracy theories about the closures.
Support for FDA Action
Others praised the FDA for enforcing hygiene standards and protecting public health.
Business Practices
Nostalgia and Skepticism
Some customers questioned why the establishments were targeted, implying vested interests.
Support for FDA Action
Supporters of the FDA action highlighted the need for iconic eateries to maintain high standards.
- Date of K Rustom Closure
- 7-8 July 2026
- Date of Parsi Dairy Closure
- 14-15 July 2026
- Number of Licenses Suspended
- 56
- FDA Commissioner
- Tukaram Mundhe
- Parsi Dairy Founded
- 1916
- K Rustom Founded
- 1953
- Milk Fat Percentage in Ice Cream
- 7.94% (below prescribed 10%)
- Products Seized at Parsi Dairy
- Rs 32.11 lakh worth of misbranded or substandard products