Tukaram Mundhe action in Mumbai: Cockroach infestation & more - What FDA found at IRCTC-linked kitchen, ISKCON Juhu
Maharashtra FDA officials found a range of violations, from pest infestations and expired food to unclean equipment and incomplete records on staff health, training and food testing.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken stringent action against several food businesses in Mumbai, led by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, as part of a broader crackdown on hygiene and safety violations. The inspections found multiple serious issues, including cockroach infestations, poor hygiene practices, and inadequate food safety documentation.
One notable case involved an IRCTC-linked kitchen in Kurla, which was found to have cockroaches, expired food, unclean equipment, and incomplete staff records. The kitchen supplies meals to railway passengers and was subsequently suspended from food preparation activities. Similarly, three establishments at ISKCON Juhu were also sanctioned following their inspections.
The FDA's actions aim to ensure that food businesses adhere to strict safety standards, maintain thorough documentation, and implement proper hygiene measures to protect consumer health.
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