# Maharashtra FDA food safety and advertising crackdown > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maharashtra-fda-food-licence-suspensions > Updated: 2026-09-10T13:59:48.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 18. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration’s food‑safety drive, launched in early July 2026, has continued to expand its scope. After the July 9 suspension of the historic K. Rustom ice‑cream parlour in South Mumbai for live rats, flies, expired stock and missing records, the regulator halted licences of three further eateries – Shalimar Hospitality, Noor Mohammadi Hotel and Rehmania Restaurant – on July 14 for serious hygiene breaches. On July 20 the agency ordered the immediate closure of Aqsa Bakery in Moshi after the outlet scored 1 out of 88 on safety standards. By late July, the FDA intensified inspections of Bombay High Court canteens and suspended the licences of five Mumbai clubs, including the Cricket Club of India. Additionally, the BMC headquarters canteen was sealed after a fly was discovered in buttermilk, and Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued an order banning the sale of chocolates, chips and cold drinks within 50 metres of schools. Following a Bombay High Court order on August 2 regarding government facilities, the FDA broadened its remit. Consequently, the Bombay Bar Association canteen received a stop‑business order for operating without a valid FSSAI licence. On August 7, the regulator imposed stricter licensing, infrastructure, and testing requirements on all state‑licensed blood centres and ordered the shutdown of two hostel messes at IIT Bombay. By mid-August, the crackdown extended to major international chains, including the suspension of four Domino’s Pizza outlets. Other multinational brands, such as KFC, Subway, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and Burger King, received improvement notices following intensive kitchen inspections. On August 15, Commissioner Mundhe targeted the quick-commerce sector, resulting in the suspension of 14 food business licenses, including five each for Blinkit and Zepto, and two for Swiggy Instamart. ## Claims - ruled that the FDA kept a Pune shop's license suspended despite 98 percent compliance (disputed by 2 sources) - A subsequent inspection indicated that the restaurants were complying with 88 percent of food safety regulations. (disputed) - The Maharashtra FDA issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff regarding an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Bombay High Court overturned the Maharashtra FDA's order to suspend the licenses of five restaurants located within the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The court stated that the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted in haste and lacked practical reasoning in its decision. (corroborated by 3 sources) - ordered the Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh in compensation to Gurunanak Dairy and Sweets (corroborated by 2 sources) - Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe stated that surrogate and misleading advertisements are prohibited. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Unsatisfactory responses to the notices could result in fines of up to Rs 10 lakh. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses for 12 quick-commerce warehouses operated by Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Authorities inspected 86 establishments as part of a food-safety campaign, issuing 60 improvement notices. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The FDA originally suspended five outlets at the MCA: Permit Room, Pavilion, Mediterranean, Oriental Swing, and Clubway and Pastry Counter. (corroborated by 2 sources) - FDA inspections reported finding rotten raw food, kitchen filth, and improper temperature controls for food storage. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Maharashtra FDA seizes food products worth Rs 20.48 lakh in Thane raids Maharashtra FDA officials seized food products and raw materials worth Rs 20.48 lakh during raids on 11 manufacturing units in Thane, citing severe hygiene violations and lack of proper licensing. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-seizes-food-products-worth-rs-2048-lakh-in-thane-raids ### 2026-09-08: Maharashtra FDA Commissioner conducts 904 raids in first 100 days Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's first 100 days saw 904 raids, 457 arrests, and the seizure of 34.7 crore rupees worth of adulterated food products. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-commissioner-conducts-904-raids-in-first-100-days ### 2026-09-02: Maharashtra FDA implements year-round order to curb food adulteration Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has implemented a year-round standing order to curb food adulteration during festivals, a move praised by FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-implements-year-round-order-to-curb-food-adulteration ### 2026-08-28: Bombay High Court rebukes Maharashtra FDA over regulatory actions The Bombay High Court has rebuked the Maharashtra FDA for excessive regulatory actions, ordering the withdrawal of a licence cancellation for Cipla and allowing five MCA restaurants to reopen. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-cancels-ciplas-drug-sale-licence-in-pune ### 2026-08-24: Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of five restaurants at MCA premises The Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses for five restaurants at the Mumbai Cricket Association and other establishments in Mumbai following severe food safety and hygiene violations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licenses-of-five-restaurants-at-mca-premises ### 2026-08-21: Maharashtra FDA suspends food licenses in Mumbai crackdown The Maharashtra FDA has suspended multiple food licenses in Mumbai, including McDonald's and several Mumbai Cricket Association outlets, following a massive crackdown on hygiene and safety violations. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-suspends-13-food-licenses-including-mcdonalds-outlet ### 2026-08-18: Maharashtra FDA intensifies food safety crackdown across multiple sectors The Maharashtra FDA is conducting a major food safety crackdown, suspending quick-commerce warehouse licenses, issuing notices to Bollywood stars for surrogate advertising, and targeting unlicenced school meals 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-suspends-12-quick-commerce-warehouses-over-hygiene-lapses ### 2026-08-15: Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe enforces strict food safety standards Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe is leading a major food safety crackdown, suspending licenses for brands like Domino's and issuing notices to KFC and Starbucks for hygiene violations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-commissioner-tukaram-mundhe-enforces-strict-food-safety-standards ### 2026-08-15: Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses for Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Maharashtra's FDA has suspended 14 food business licenses, including several for Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, following inspections that revealed hygiene lapses and pest infestations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licenses-for-major-quick-commerce-warehouses ### 2026-08-12: Domino’s Pizza outlets in Maharashtra face license suspensions The Maharashtra FDA has suspended licenses for four Domino’s Pizza outlets in Mumbai and Satara due to hygiene, pest control, and food safety violations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominos-pizza-outlets-in-maharashtra-face-licence-suspensions ### 2026-08-12: Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 licenses during quick-commerce crackdown The Maharashtra FDA suspended 14 licenses for quick-commerce platforms Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart following inspections that revealed cockroach infestations, expired goods, and poor hygiene. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-suspends-grocery-delivery-licences-and-warns-of-fraudulent-agents ### 2026-08-10: Maharashtra FDA ramps up food safety inspections and enforcement Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has launched a statewide crackdown on food adulteration, targeting street food stalls and issuing safety guidance for the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-ramps-up-food-safety-inspections-and-enforcement ### 2026-08-07: Maharashtra FDA Tightens Blood Centre Rules and Shuts IIT Bombay Messes Maharashtra FDA imposed stricter rules on blood centres and ordered two IIT Bombay messes to close, part of a wider food‑safety crackdown. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-tightens-blood-centre-rules-and-shuts-iit-bombay-messes ### 2026-08-02: Bombay High Court Orders Fresh Inspection of Maharashtra Government Canteens Bombay High Court challenged Maharashtra FDA’s selective inspections, ordered fresh checks of government canteens, prompting FDA to inspect High Court canteens and issue notices. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bombay-high-court-orders-fresh-inspection-of-maharashtra-government-canteens ### 2026-07-31: Maharashtra FDA ramps up food safety inspections, targeting Bombay High Court canteens Maharashtra FDA intensifies food safety checks, inspecting Bombay High Court canteens, suspending club licences, banning junk food near schools, while a Bhiwandi building collapse kills one. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-ramps-up-food-safety-inspections-targeting-bombay-high-court-canteens ### 2026-07-21: Maharashtra FDA shuts down bakery and Mumbai eateries over hygiene violations Maharashtra FDA closed a bakery in Moshi and shut down several Mumbai eateries after severe hygiene violations, part of a statewide crackdown led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-shuts-down-bakery-and-mumbai-eateries-over-hygiene-violations ### 2026-07-14: Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of three Mumbai eateries over hygiene violations Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of Shalimar Hospitality, Noor Mohammadi Hotel and Rehmania Restaurant in Mumbai after inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food‑safety violations. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-three-mumbai-eateries-over-hygiene-violations ### 2026-07-09: Maharashtra FDA suspends license of Mumbai's iconic Rustom ice‑cream parlour Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licence of Mumbai’s historic Rustom ice‑cream parlour after finding rats, flies, expired items and other hygiene breaches, ordering its closure until rectified. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-fda-suspends-license-of-mumbais-iconic-rustom-icecream-parlour --- Cite as: Maharashtra FDA food safety and 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