{
  "id": 14476286,
  "title": "Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences Of 17 Food Establishments Including Domino's Outlets And Instakart Over Hygiene Violations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-17-food-establishments-including",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:49:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-17-food-establishments-including-dominos-outlets-and-instakart-over-hygiene-violations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: A total of 17 food establishments, including outlets of Domino's Pizza and Instakart Services, have had their licences suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to food safety and hygiene violations. The FDA conducted inspections and re-inspections across various locations, uncovering a range of problems, such as pest infestation, improper food storage, unhygienic premises, and missing mandatory records. Some establishments were found to have cockroaches and rat-gnawed food, while others were found using spoiled food items and burnt cooking oil. Moreover, violations included mixing raw and cooked food, having unclean refrigerators, and lacking protective equipment for workers. Several establishments were also found lacking essential documents, such as purchase bills, pest control reports, and training certificates for food handlers. The FDA imposed a total fine of Rs 1.30 lakh on four establishments as part of its festive season enforcement drive.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Instakart Services Pvt. Ltd. in Lower Parel and three Domino’s Pizza outlets operated by Jubilant FoodWorks in Parel, Marol and Borivali West are among 17 food establishments in the Mumbai division whose licences or registrations have been suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over food safety and hygiene violations. Popular Restaurants Face FDA Action The action…",
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}