4 Domino's outlets sealed in Maharashtra over food safety violations after FDA raids
The FDA inspected a total of 104 establishments belonging to brands including Domino's Pizza, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, Starbucks and Monginis. During the drive, operations at two establishments were halted immediately, while 95 improvement notices were issued and five food business licences were suspended with immediate effect.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets after finding multiple food safety and hygiene violations during a special inspection drive across the state.
Three of the affected Domino’s outlets are located in Mumbai, while the fourth is in Satara district. The inspections were carried out on August 11 as part of a statewide drive targeting establishments operated by major restaurant chains.
The FDA inspected a total of 104 establishments belonging to brands including Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Starbucks and Monginis. During the drive, operations at two establishments were halted immediately, while 95 improvement notices were issued and five food business licences were suspended with immediate effect.
In Mumbai, the licence of the Domino’s outlet operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd at Vile Parle West was suspended after inspectors found violations of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
The FDA flagged deficiencies related to the display of the FSSAI licence, potable water testing, food storage, pest control and hygiene facilities. The outlet was also directed to ensure proper temperature storage and monitoring of frozen and other food products.
Inspectors also found issues with the segregation and disposal of food and non-food items. Repairs were required to the kitchen back door, flooring and chilling room, while measures were ordered to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
The FDA further directed the outlet to provide adequate facilities for food preparation, equipment sanitisation and hand-washing and hygiene for food handlers.
Another Domino’s outlet in Borivali West was also found non-compliant, with the inspection report assigning it a 54 per cent compliance score. The FDA cited deficiencies involving food storage, temperature monitoring, food testing, hygiene and pest control.
The outlet was directed to maintain proper segregation between raw and cooked food as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Raw materials and non-food items must also be stored separately.
Inspectors additionally found a need for better cleaning and sanitisation of equipment and utensils, with oily residue and food scraps in the pizza preparation area required to be removed immediately. Improvements were also ordered in flooring, lighting and overall cleanliness, along with effective pest-control measures.
The third Mumbai Domino’s outlet, located at R-City Mall in Ghatkopar West, also had its licence suspended.
According to the FDA, the establishment lacked proper hygiene and sanitation arrangements and did not maintain a cleaning and sanitation schedule. Inspectors also reported pest infestation and inadequate pest-control measures and records.
The Satara outlet, on the other hand, was found to have a compliance score of 47 per cent.
The FDA cited deficiencies in infrastructure, equipment, cleanliness and pest control. The establishment was directed to introduce proper rack and storage systems for raw food items and conduct laboratory testing of food products while maintaining the required records.
The latest action comes a day after the FDA's crackdown on a Blinkit store in Mumbai's Malad West highlighted serious hygiene and food-storage violations.
During an inspection of the quick-commerce company's facility on August 7, FDA officials found a large number of cockroaches on fruit and vegetable stock. Food items were allegedly being stored directly on the floor, while some racks were rusty and cold-storage areas were poorly maintained.
The inspection also found inadequate pest- and rodent-control measures, expired food products and damaged or apparently tampered-with packages. The store was also not properly following FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) systems for food storage.
Officials further flagged poor waste management and shortcomings in the personal hygiene of food handlers, including inadequate medical examination and health records and insufficient personal protective equipment.
Following the inspection, the FDA suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Private Limited under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order directed the establishment to keep its food business operations suspended until further instructions.
The Blinkit action was part of a broader food-safety enforcement drive in Maharashtra. Between May 25 and July 31, the FDA inspected 3,137 hotels, restaurants, eateries and other food establishments across Mumbai, issuing 764 improvement notices and suspending 165 licences. The department also seized or destroyed food products weighing 28.66 lakh kg and valued at Rs 55.72 crore, according to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets after finding multiple food safety and hygiene violations during a special inspection drive across the state.
Three of the affected Domino’s outlets are located in Mumbai, while the fourth is in Satara district. The inspections were carried out on August 11 as part of a statewide drive targeting establishments operated by major restaurant chains.
The FDA inspected a total of 104 establishments belonging to brands including Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Starbucks and Monginis. During the drive, operations at two establishments were halted immediately, while 95 improvement notices were issued and five food business licences were suspended with immediate effect.
In Mumbai, the licence of the Domino’s outlet operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd at Vile Parle West was suspended after inspectors found violations of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
The FDA flagged deficiencies related to the display of the FSSAI licence, potable water testing, food storage, pest control and hygiene facilities. The outlet was also directed to ensure proper temperature storage and monitoring of frozen and other food products.
Inspectors also found issues with the segregation and disposal of food and non-food items. Repairs were required to the kitchen back door, flooring and chilling room, while measures were ordered to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
The FDA further directed the outlet to provide adequate facilities for food preparation, equipment sanitisation and hand-washing and hygiene for food handlers.
Another Domino’s outlet in Borivali West was also found non-compliant, with the inspection report assigning it a 54 per cent compliance score. The FDA cited deficiencies involving food storage, temperature monitoring, food testing, hygiene and pest control.
The outlet was directed to maintain proper segregation between raw and cooked food as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Raw materials and non-food items must also be stored separately.
Inspectors additionally found a need for better cleaning and sanitisation of equipment and utensils, with oily residue and food scraps in the pizza preparation area required to be removed immediately. Improvements were also ordered in flooring, lighting and overall cleanliness, along with effective pest-control measures.
The third Mumbai Domino’s outlet, located at R-City Mall in Ghatkopar West, also had its licence suspended.
According to the FDA, the establishment lacked proper hygiene and sanitation arrangements and did not maintain a cleaning and sanitation schedule. Inspectors also reported pest infestation and inadequate pest-control measures and records.
The Satara outlet, on the other hand, was found to have a compliance score of 47 per cent.
The FDA cited deficiencies in infrastructure, equipment, cleanliness and pest control. The establishment was directed to introduce proper rack and storage systems for raw food items and conduct laboratory testing of food products while maintaining the required records.
The latest action comes a day after the FDA's crackdown on a Blinkit store in Mumbai's Malad West highlighted serious hygiene and food-storage violations.
During an inspection of the quick-commerce company's facility on August 7, FDA officials found a large number of cockroaches on fruit and vegetable stock. Food items were allegedly being stored directly on the floor, while some racks were rusty and cold-storage areas were poorly maintained.
The inspection also found inadequate pest- and rodent-control measures, expired food products and damaged or apparently tampered-with packages. The store was also not properly following FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) systems for food storage.
Officials further flagged poor waste management and shortcomings in the personal hygiene of food handlers, including inadequate medical examination and health records and insufficient personal protective equipment.
Following the inspection, the FDA suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Private Limited under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order directed the establishment to keep its food business operations suspended until further instructions.
The Blinkit action was part of a broader food-safety enforcement drive in Maharashtra. Between May 25 and July 31, the FDA inspected 3,137 hotels, restaurants, eateries and other food establishments across Mumbai, issuing 764 improvement notices and suspending 165 licences. The department also seized or destroyed food products weighing 28.66 lakh kg and valued at Rs 55.72 crore, according to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets after finding multiple food safety and hygiene violations during a special inspection drive across the state.
Three of the affected Domino’s outlets are located in Mumbai, while the fourth is in Satara district. The inspections were carried out on August 11 as part of a statewide drive targeting establishments operated by major restaurant chains.
The FDA inspected a total of 104 establishments belonging to brands including Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Starbucks and Monginis. During the drive, operations at two establishments were halted immediately, while 95 improvement notices were issued and five food business licences were suspended with immediate effect.
In Mumbai, the licence of the Domino’s outlet operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd at Vile Parle West was suspended after inspectors found violations of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
The FDA flagged deficiencies related to the display of the FSSAI licence, potable water testing, food storage, pest control and hygiene facilities. The outlet was also directed to ensure proper temperature storage and monitoring of frozen and other food products.
Inspectors also found issues with the segregation and disposal of food and non-food items. Repairs were required to the kitchen back door, flooring and chilling room, while measures were ordered to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
The FDA further directed the outlet to provide adequate facilities for food preparation, equipment sanitisation and hand-washing and hygiene for food handlers.
Another Domino’s outlet in Borivali West was also found non-compliant, with the inspection report assigning it a 54 per cent compliance score. The FDA cited deficiencies involving food storage, temperature monitoring, food testing, hygiene and pest control.
The outlet was directed to maintain proper segregation between raw and cooked food as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Raw materials and non-food items must also be stored separately.
Inspectors additionally found a need for better cleaning and sanitisation of equipment and utensils, with oily residue and food scraps in the pizza preparation area required to be removed immediately. Improvements were also ordered in flooring, lighting and overall cleanliness, along with effective pest-control measures.
The third Mumbai Domino’s outlet, located at R-City Mall in Ghatkopar West, also had its licence suspended.
According to the FDA, the establishment lacked proper hygiene and sanitation arrangements and did not maintain a cleaning and sanitation schedule. Inspectors also reported pest infestation and inadequate pest-control measures and records.
The Satara outlet, on the other hand, was found to have a compliance score of 47 per cent.
The FDA cited deficiencies in infrastructure, equipment, cleanliness and pest control. The establishment was directed to introduce proper rack and storage systems for raw food items and conduct laboratory testing of food products while maintaining the required records.
The latest action comes a day after the FDA's crackdown on a Blinkit store in Mumbai's Malad West highlighted serious hygiene and food-storage violations.
During an inspection of the quick-commerce company's facility on August 7, FDA officials found a large number of cockroaches on fruit and vegetable stock. Food items were allegedly being stored directly on the floor, while some racks were rusty and cold-storage areas were poorly maintained.
The inspection also found inadequate pest- and rodent-control measures, expired food products and damaged or apparently tampered-with packages. The store was also not properly following FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) systems for food storage.
Officials further flagged poor waste management and shortcomings in the personal hygiene of food handlers, including inadequate medical examination and health records and insufficient personal protective equipment.
Following the inspection, the FDA suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Private Limited under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order directed the establishment to keep its food business operations suspended until further instructions.
The Blinkit action was part of a broader food-safety enforcement drive in Maharashtra. Between May 25 and July 31, the FDA inspected 3,137 hotels, restaurants, eateries and other food establishments across Mumbai, issuing 764 improvement notices and suspending 165 licences. The department also seized or destroyed food products weighing 28.66 lakh kg and valued at Rs 55.72 crore, according to FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
