Maharashtra FDA suspends seven Mumbai eateries over food safety violations

NEW DELHI PSqure Daily Correspondent

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the licenses and registrations of seven food establishments in Mumbai following a series of raids. The penalized eateries, which include the Ottoman Cafe and Bharat Canteen, were cited for multiple critical safety violations.

Inspections at the premises revealed unsanitary kitchen environments and the improper storage of ingredients. Officials also discovered the use of unauthorized food coloring during the regulatory checks.

Alongside the targeted actions in the city, authorities carried out a broader statewide campaign aimed at curbing suspected adulteration. This wider initiative resulted in the seizure of various food and dairy products, with the total value of the confiscated goods amounting to ₹1.56 crore.

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