{
  "id": 3290464,
  "title": "Mumbai Restaurant Ayub’s Food Licence Suspended After FDA Flags Houseflies, Open Drains & Improper Egg Storage - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/mumbai-restaurant-ayubs-food-licence-suspended-after-fda-flags",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-25T14:51:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-restaurant-ayubs-food-licence-suspended-after-fda-flags-houseflies-open-drains-improper-egg-storage-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Mumbai, Ayub's restaurant in Fort had its food license suspended on Tuesday following a Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection that uncovered severe food safety and hygiene issues. During the inspection, officials identified multiple deficiencies, including the presence of houseflies, open drains, stagnant water, and improper storage of eggs, among other lapses in food safety practices. The suspension took effect on August 23, under the guidelines of the Food Safety and Standards Act.\n\nThe Maharashtra FDA expressed concern over these violations, which collectively highlighted significant weaknesses in Ayub's food safety systems. The regulator warned that these conditions could heighten the risk of microbial contamination, cross-contamination, and unsafe food reaching consumers. The FDA's particular focus was on the improper storage of eggs and other perishable food items. Insufficient temperature control can lead to the rapid multiplication of microorganisms, thereby elevating the risk of foodborne illnesses.\n\nThis latest action is part of a broader statewide initiative to enhance food safety across the region. Under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, numerous food establishments have faced consequences for non-compliance, with several licenses suspended for serious violations.\n\nEarlier on Tuesday, the FDA also suspended the FSSAI license of Cafe Cadell, situated near Mahim-Shivaji Park. Inspectors found that the restaurant was not adhering to prescribed food safety protocols. They noted that dirty and unclean cutlery was present, as well as a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, raising fears of cross-contamination. Furthermore, the inspection revealed inadequate kitchen ventilation, insufficient pest control measures, inappropriate food-contact equipment, and a non-compliant flooring surface.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Mumbai’s popular eatery Ayub’s has become the latest target of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after its food licence was suspended on Tuesday following serious food safety and hygiene violations. During an FDA inspection at the restaurant located near Fort, officials reportedly found several deficiencies in its food safety practices, including houseflies, open drains,…",
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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."
}