Food Safety Authorities Suspend Licenses of Multiple Establishments in Mumbai and Hyderabad

Food safety authorities in Maharashtra and Telangana have suspended the licenses of several food establishments following inspections that revealed hygiene and safety violations. In Mumbai, the Food and Drug Administration suspended the licenses of three food outlets at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Juhu campus. Inspectors reported finding rodent droppings in storage areas, clogged drains, and inadequate cleaning. ISKCON Juhu stated that its compliance level was at 70 percent and that operations would remain closed until corrective measures are completed.

Additionally, the Maharashtra FDA suspended the license of an IRCTC linked kitchen operated by RK Associates and Hoteliers Private Limited. Inspectors found rusted utensils, live cockroaches in storage areas, and a lack of medical fitness certificates for several food handlers. IRCTC reported that corrective measures at the Kurla base kitchen were completed and operations were expected to resume.

In a separate enforcement drive in Hyderabad, the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) suspended the FSSAI licenses of five establishments in the Kukatpally area. These included Hotel Sitara Grand, Bake Max Foods Private Limited, Mandi King Arabian Restaurant, and two luxury hostels. The authorities cited heavy cockroach infestation, fungal contamination in groundnuts, and expired food. One additional hostel was closed for operating without a license. TG SAFE also issued improvement notices to several other eateries and show cause notices to others for potential penalties.