FDA shuts iconic Cafe Mondegar over hygiene lapses
September 15, 2026: Four Mumbai eateries, including Cafe Mondegar and the Maharashtra Biryani Center, have faced licence suspensions from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for breaching food safety and hygiene standards. Inspectors found temperature control failures, poor sanitation, inadequate drainage, and other Schedule 4 violations.
At Cafe Mondegar, hot foods weren't kept above 60°C, while cold storage failed to stay below 5°C. Improper thawing and lack of rapid cooling were also noted. Hygiene issues included damp flooring and inadequate drainage, risking cross-contamination. Food equipment was inadequately cleaned. Similarly, Maharashtra Biryani Center in Kandivali East was suspended after violations were discovered.
Inspectors also seized 248 kg of food products worth Rs 66,740 during a festival food safety drive, leading to nine license suspensions and fines. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe vowed strict enforcement against expired or adulterated food products.
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