Mumbai Restaurants Undergo Deep Cleaning After FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe's Strict Suspension Drive Against Hygiene Violations

Mumbai's food scene is undergoing a major overhaul as the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, cracks down on hygiene violations. A video has emerged showcasing restaurants under deep cleaning and revamping their kitchens to meet stricter food safety standards. Restaurants are now focusing on sanitizing kitchen spaces, improving storage practices, and implementing better pest control measures amidst frequent surprise inspections.

The FDA has already suspended the food business licences of several prominent Mumbai eateries due to serious lapses, including sanitation issues and improper food storage. Authorities have also targeted restaurants and clubs, uncovering problems such as pest infestations and unhygienic food-handling areas. The FDA's campaign is part of broader food-safety enforcement efforts to ensure that the food served to consumers meets required safety standards.

Additionally, the administration has banned the sale, advertisement, and free distribution of high-fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) foods within 50 meters of schools, affecting schools, canteens, and food suppliers. The FDA is promoting healthier alternatives like fruits, vegetables, pulses, whole grains, milk, and clean drinking water, alongside proper sanitation, pest control, temperature control, and waste management.