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Maharashtra FDA revokes licences of 30 eateries and dark stores over hygiene violations
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended licences of 30 food outlets after finding serious hygiene breaches during inspections.
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration announced the suspension of licences for 30 food outlets, including restaurants and dark‑store operations, after inspections revealed serious hygiene lapses. The agency said the action was taken to protect public health.
The inspections, conducted across several districts, uncovered problems such as inadequate sanitation, improper food storage and insufficient pest control measures. Officials described the violations as posing a direct risk to consumers.
Affected businesses have been ordered to halt operations until they correct the deficiencies and obtain clearance from the FDA. Follow‑up checks will be carried out and further penalties may be imposed for non‑compliance.
The crackdown is part of a broader effort by state regulators to tighten food‑safety standards amid growing consumer concerns about food quality.
The inspections, conducted across several districts, uncovered problems such as inadequate sanitation, improper food storage and insufficient pest control measures. Officials described the violations as posing a direct risk to consumers.
Affected businesses have been ordered to halt operations until they correct the deficiencies and obtain clearance from the FDA. Follow‑up checks will be carried out and further penalties may be imposed for non‑compliance.
The crackdown is part of a broader effort by state regulators to tighten food‑safety standards amid growing consumer concerns about food quality.