After restaurant raids, Hum Tum director Kunal Kohli wants FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe to inspect Indian homes. Here's whyMaharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe is leading a significant crackdown on food adulteration across the state. Well-known establishments ar...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Indian food safety officer Tukaram Mundhe shakes up Mumbai, one viral raid at a timeTukaram Mundhe is leading an unprecedented food safety crackdown across Mumbai. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, inspecting numer...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
'Tukaram Mundhe approved eatery': Harsh Goenka says forget Michelin stars as Maharashtra FDA chief’s strict food safety checks take social media by stormTukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra's FDA commissioner, has been making waves on social media with his strict approach to food safety. His inspecti...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
FSSAI licence suspended for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar restaurant after major violations discoveredThe Food and Drug Administration suspended a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar establishment's license due to hygiene issues. Inspectors found foul...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Flies, cockroaches, fake cheese: Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 7 Mumbai food establishments over hygiene lapsesMaharashtra FDA suspended seven food establishments for severe hygiene lapses and product adulteration. Inspections revealed live flies, co...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of Radio Club, Khar Gymkhana, 11 others for violation of hygiene normThe Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of Bombay Presidency Radio Club, a McDonald’s o...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Karnataka eateries, pharmacies to display QR codes for instant safety complaintsKarnataka restaurants and pharmacies will soon display QR codes for lodging food and drug safety complaints. This new initiative aims to st...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Mangaluru KFC outlet sealed following spoiled chicken complaintFood safety officials raided a KFC outlet in Mangaluru following a customer complaint. The inspection led to the sealing of the establishme...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
KFC rebuts stale-chicken allegations, says it follows FSSAI normsKFC denied allegations of serving stale chicken following a recent inspection. The fast-food chain stated that its food safety and storage ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Malls put eateries under scrutiny amid govt's hygiene crackdownAmid increasing concerns over food safety and hygiene, Indian malls are ramping up their oversight of restaurant operations. Major mall ope...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why are dark stores again under scrutiny over food safetyFood safety inspectors have conducted thorough checks on quick commerce locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, revealing violations relate...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Maharashtra shuts Domino’s, Pizza Hut outlets over grease residue, insect infestationMaharashtra has suspended four Domino's outlet licenses due to hygiene concerns. One Pizza Hut store also faced license suspension for expi...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India is swapping solo bites for group dining and healthier picksOut-of-home food and beverage consumption is increasingly shifting towards group occasions. Solo consumption has declined while larger grou...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
India’s restaurants must win back consumer trust amid hygiene crackdown: Fine-dine chain Impresario execIndian restaurants face regulatory crackdowns and calls for greater transparency. Regulators in Mumbai and Bengaluru have suspended license...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violationsBengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections follow...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe foodKarnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections acr...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Kitchen checks give restaurants, hotels food for thoughtRestaurants nationwide are voluntarily closing outlets for deep cleaning and hygiene improvements. Regulatory crackdowns over food safety a...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.45 AM IST