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Mumbai FDA Suspends Licenses of Multiple Food Establishments Over Hygiene Violations
What happened
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the licenses and registrations of five food establishments in Mumbai on September 1, 2026, as part of ongoing food safety actions in the city. The establishments included BJRS (Gallops) Restaurant inside the Mahalaxmi Racecourse and Dreamer Hospitality Pvt Ltd in Bandra West. Inspections cited serious violations ranging from blood and ketchup stains on ice to inadequate drainage and the presence of live cockroaches and ants at various sites.
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Why it matters
The suspensions were due to alleged violations of food-safety and hygiene norms under the relevant food-safety regulations. The FDA stated that legal action was being initiated against the establishments regarding these findings.
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The FDA's actions could affect the operational licenses and business continuity of food service companies in the region.
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