Archive · 20 Aug 2026
FDA Crackdown Tightens Food Safety Standards Across Bhiwandi
Food safety officials have increased inspections at eateries in Bhiwandi.
They are checking hotels, dhabas, bakeries and other food businesses.
More than six places were temporarily told to stop operating because of alleged safety problems.
Some of those businesses reopened after fixing the problems.
Many workers are now wearing caps and gloves.
Kitchens and food-preparation areas are also being cleaned more carefully.
Residents say there is less artificial colouring in some dishes and that eateries look cleaner.
Officials say inspections will continue to help keep food safer.
The Food and Drug Administration has intensified inspections of hotels, restaurants, dhabas, bakeries and roadside eateries across Bhiwandi.
More than half a dozen establishments received stop-business notices over alleged food-safety violations, with several later resuming operations after correcting deficiencies.
Many eateries are now enforcing stricter sanitation practices, including head caps, gloves and cleaner food-preparation areas.
Residents reported reduced use of artificial food colouring and improved cleanliness at local food establishments.
An FDA inspection of a Dargah Road bakery found no violations, while officials said enforcement will continue across Bhiwandi.
- Who
- The Food and Drug Administration, food-business operators, residents and Assistant Commissioner Santosh Sirosiya are involved.
- What
- The FDA has intensified food-safety inspections, issued stop-business notices to more than half a dozen establishments and prompted stricter hygiene practices.
- When
- The intensified inspections have taken place in recent weeks; a bakery inspection was reported on Tuesday morning, and the article is dated August 19, 2026.
- Where
- Hotels, restaurants, dhabas, bakeries and roadside eateries across Bhiwandi, including a bakery on Dargah Road.
- Why
- The FDA is enforcing food-safety regulations and addressing alleged violations at establishments that sell or distribute food.
- Location
- Bhiwandi, in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Enforcement agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Stop-business notices
- More than half a dozen hotels and dhabas received notices over alleged food-safety violations.
- Reported hygiene changes
- Workers are wearing head caps and gloves, while kitchens and food-preparation areas are being maintained more carefully.
- Food-colouring use
- A resident said several establishments had reduced or stopped excessive use of artificial food colours.
- Bakery inspection
- An FDA team found no violations at a bakery on Dargah Road.
- Next steps
- The FDA Thane office said enforcement against violating food businesses will continue.