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IN PHOTOS: Inside AYUB'S, the Mumbai food joint that lost its licence over hygiene lapses

Updated On: 25 August, 2026 08:43 PM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbai's popular late-night food joint AYUB'S had its food licence suspended after an FDA inspection flagged improper egg storage, houseflies, stagnant water, open drains and other food safety violations. PICS/FDA

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The Maharashtra FDA suspended AYUB'S food licence after an inspection at the Fort restaurant flagged houseflies, stagnant water, open drains and improper storage of eggs. PIC/FDA
The Maharashtra FDA suspended AYUB'S food licence after an inspection at the Fort restaurant flagged houseflies, stagnant water, open drains and improper storage of eggs. PIC/FDA
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Mumbai's popular late-night food joint AYUB'S has come under the Maharashtra FDA's scanner following a food safety inspection
Mumbai's popular late-night food joint AYUB'S has come under the Maharashtra FDA's scanner following a food safety inspection
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The Fort-based restaurant had its food licence suspended after officials flagged several serious food safety lapses
The Fort-based restaurant had its food licence suspended after officials flagged several serious food safety lapses
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Officials also found houseflies on the premises, along with stagnant water in food-handling areas
Officials also found houseflies on the premises, along with stagnant water in food-handling areas
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Open and poorly maintained drains were among the other hygiene violations reported by the FDA
Open and poorly maintained drains were among the other hygiene violations reported by the FDA
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The restaurant was also found lacking adequate temperature-control facilities for food storage
The restaurant was also found lacking adequate temperature-control facilities for food storage
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AYUB'S had its food licence suspended from August 23 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
AYUB'S had its food licence suspended from August 23 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
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Officials said the violations could increase the risk of microbial contamination and food-borne illnesses
Officials said the violations could increase the risk of microbial contamination and food-borne illnesses
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The inspection found eggs and other high-risk food items stored improperly at room temperature
The inspection found eggs and other high-risk food items stored improperly at room temperature
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Raw and cooked food was not properly segregated, raising concerns over possible cross-contamination
Raw and cooked food was not properly segregated, raising concerns over possible cross-contamination
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The FDA also flagged deficiencies in pest-control measures and personal hygiene facilities for food-handling staff
The FDA also flagged deficiencies in pest-control measures and personal hygiene facilities for food-handling staff

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