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FDA suspends licences of four Mumbai eateries over reused pav
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🗓 22 Oct 2026, 03:08 AM
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FDA) has revoked the licences of four restaurants in Mumbai after discovering that returned pav was being mixed with fresh stock.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FDA) conducted inspections at four eateries in Mumbai after receiving complaints about hygiene violations. Officials found that the establishments were reusing returned pav – a type of bread roll – by mixing it with freshly prepared stock, a practice that breaches food safety regulations.
The FDA issued suspension notices to the owners, citing non‑compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. The licences of the four outlets have been temporarily withdrawn pending further investigation and corrective action.
The authority warned that any recurrence could lead to permanent revocation of licences and possible legal action. Consumers were advised to exercise caution and report any similar irregularities to local health officials.
The affected restaurants have not yet released statements, and the FDA is monitoring the situation closely to ensure compliance across the city's food service sector.
The FDA issued suspension notices to the owners, citing non‑compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. The licences of the four outlets have been temporarily withdrawn pending further investigation and corrective action.
The authority warned that any recurrence could lead to permanent revocation of licences and possible legal action. Consumers were advised to exercise caution and report any similar irregularities to local health officials.
The affected restaurants have not yet released statements, and the FDA is monitoring the situation closely to ensure compliance across the city's food service sector.