18 July,2026 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KEM Hospital
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licence of a canteen operating at Mumbai's King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital after an inspection found unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety regulations.
The FDA has also ordered the canteen to immediately stop operations pending further action.
The action was taken against M/s Stany Caterers, which operates a canteen on the ground floor of the Old Nurses Home building at KEM Hospital in Parel.
According to FDA officials, the inspection was carried out by the agency's Zone 3 team on July 15, during which food safety officers found several hygiene deficiencies and violations of provisions under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) and related regulations.
Following the inspection, the Food Safety Officer issued a Stop Business Notice, while the designated officer suspended the canteen's food business licence with immediate effect.
During the inspection, FDA officials collected four food samples for laboratory testing. The samples included prepared rice, mixed pulses vegetable preparation, kabuli chana used as a raw material, and refined sunflower oil.
The samples will now be analysed to determine whether they meet the prescribed food safety standards.
King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital is one of Mumbai's oldest and largest public healthcare institutions. Established in 1926, the hospital is attached to Seth G.S. Medical College and is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
The hospital caters to thousands of patients every day, and the canteen serves patients, their relatives, visitors and hospital staff.
The action against the KEM Hospital canteen is part of the Maharashtra FDA's ongoing drive against food safety violations across the state.
According to officials, inspections at hotels, restaurants, canteens and roadside eateries have intensified since IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe assumed charge as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner in May.
The agency has stepped up enforcement to improve hygiene standards and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
The KEM Hospital canteen is the latest food establishment to face regulatory action.
Earlier this week, the FDA suspended the food business licence of Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm after inspections reportedly revealed serious food safety and hygiene violations.
Officials said the inspection drive will continue across Maharashtra, with strict action being taken against food establishments found violating food safety norms.
(With inputs from PTI)
