From The Economic Times · Ratna Bhushan · · 1m
Maharashtra FDA cracks down on restaurant hygiene
Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of elite restaurants amid food safety crackdown
In brief
Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of elite restaurants amid food safety crackdown Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses of 600+ restaurants for hygiene violations without legal breaches Originally reported by The Economic Times.
FDA faces restaurant pushback
Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says the agency faces systemic pressures from large restaurant chains but uses data and inspections for hygiene crackdowns.
“Nothing has happened against the law. Food safety is non-negotiable and public health should not be compromised.”
Elite restaurants targeted
The FDA suspended licenses of Mumbai's elite restaurants including Olympia Coffee House, Cafe Mondegar, and Willingdon Sports Club for hygiene violations.
Festive season focus
FDA is now prioritizing food safety for the festive season and infant food categories during inspections.
Hygiene violations addressed
Violations include unhygienic kitchens, expired stocks, incorrect labeling, and lack of proper vegetarian-non-vegetarian segregation.
Public health stance
FDA commissioner emphasizes food safety as a public movement requiring a 360-degree approach to protect public health without favoring large or small businesses.
Legal compliance confirmed
Over 12,000 inspections have been conducted with 600+ licenses suspended for non-compliance without legal breaches.
The big picture
Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses of 600+ restaurants for hygiene violations without legal breaches
