The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of three Domino\u2019s Pizza outlets in Mumbai after inspections found multiple food safety and hygiene violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The affected outlets are located in Vile Parle West, Borivali West and R-City Mall in Ghatkopar West<\/strong>. A fourth Domino\u2019s outlet in Malkapur, Satara, also had its licence suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The action was taken during a special inspection drive covering major restaurant chains across Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serious Hygiene Lapses Found<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n FDA inspections identified problems related to food storage, pest control, sanitation, temperature monitoring, food testing and maintenance of food safety records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the Vile Parle outlet, officials found deficiencies involving potable water, food storage, pest-control arrangements and hygiene facilities. The outlet was also directed to improve temperature monitoring of frozen food and ensure proper segregation of food and non-food items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The FDA also ordered improvements to kitchen infrastructure, food preparation areas and hand-washing facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Borivali Outlet Had Major Compliance Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Borivali West outlet was also found to have significant shortcomings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The inspection identified problems with food storage, temperature monitoring, food testing, cleanliness and pest control. Authorities also directed the outlet to improve the segregation of raw and cooked food as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The FDA further ordered the restaurant to improve cleaning and sanitisation of equipment and utensils and strengthen pest-control measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ghatkopar Outlet Failed Several Food Safety Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Domino\u2019s outlet at R-City Mall in Ghatkopar West was found to have deficiencies in cleanliness, sanitation and pest control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspectors also found that proper FIFO and FEFO practices<\/strong> were not being followed for food storage. These systems are designed to ensure that older and soon-to-expire food products are used first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The outlet also lacked certain food-grade certificates and records relating to equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and food and water testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fourth Domino\u2019s Outlet Also Suspended<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The FDA also suspended the licence of a Domino\u2019s outlet in Malkapur, Satara district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That outlet was found to have several non-compliances involving basic facilities, equipment, cleanliness and pest control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The action against the four Domino\u2019s outlets comes as part of a wider food-safety enforcement campaign across Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 104 Restaurant Establishments Inspected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The FDA’s special inspection drive covered 104 establishments<\/strong> belonging to major restaurant chains, including Domino\u2019s, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald\u2019s, Subway, Burger King, Starbucks and Monginis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-9.18.41-AM.png\")
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