Mumbai, August 25 2026: The food scene in Mumbai is feeling the heat now. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe is making sure that restaurants, hotels and food outlets are following the rules. This crackdown has become a topic across the country because inspections have found many problems with hygiene and food safety at both big brands and small shops.
Since Tukaram Mundhe took over as the food safety chief for Maharashtra in May 2026 he has led than 3,000 raids and inspections. These inspections have hit restaurant chains, cricket clubs, hotels and local places where people eat. Because of these inspections many businesses have had their licenses suspended or have faced legal trouble.
Major Brands Under the Scanner
One thing that really stands out is that these inspections are not just targeting small street stalls. Even the big international brands are being checked.
The FDA has actually suspended food permits for four Domino’s outlets and one Pizza Hut outlet after finding food-safety issues. McDonald’s outlets have also been caught up in this which shows that the FDA is checking everyone.
The government is sending a clear message: just because a brand is famous or popular does not mean the brand can skip the food-safety regulations.
Hygiene Violations Raise Concerns
The inspections have turned up problems. Officials found issues with how food’s stored how clean the places are, pest control how temperature is managed and how workers handle food. In some spots officials even found food that had expired or food that was not stored the right way, which can make people sick.
The FDA is also going after restaurants in spots. For example five restaurants at Mumbai Cricket Association premises recently had their licenses suspended because they failed hygiene and food-safety checks with how they kept food at the right temperature.
Other inspections have also led to trouble for places like the Radio Club in Colaba and a McDonald’s outlet in South Mumbai.
Crackdown Expands Beyond Restaurants
This is not about restaurants. The FDA is also inspecting dairies, hotel kitchens, canteens, food delivery services and street vendors. The department even warned that food outlets near schools might face strict rules if they do not follow food-safety standards.
It seems like the goal is to make food safety a normal part of doing business than something owners only care about when someone complains.
Why Tukaram Mundhe’s Approach Is Getting Attention
The way Tukaram Mundhe works has made this whole thing very public. You can see videos of these inspections over the internet and people in Mumbai are talking a lot about what Tukaram Mundhe is doing.
Some people think this tough style is about time and will force businesses to keep their kitchens cleaner and store food better. On the hand some business owners are worried that the government is being too strict.
What It Means for Mumbai Consumers
For those of us who eat out this means we might see checks on the places we visit. Restaurants and food outlets will have to work harder to keep things clean control pests and keep food cold.
This whole situation reminds us that food safety is not just about what ingredientsre used. It is also, about how the food’s stored how it is cooked and how it is served to you.
As the inspections keep going Mumbai’s restaurants and food businesses are feeling the pressure to follow the rules. For Tukaram Mundhe and the Maharashtra FDA the message is simple—if you sell food to the public you must follow the safety rules no matter how big or famous your business is.
