The action was part of a statewide special food safety drive conducted on August 18

According to the FDA, a large rat was seen entering the kitchen of the Malad hotel through an open drainage line, while another was found near the ceiling

Officials also found an open and unhygienic drainage system, which could allow rodents and insects to enter the food preparation area, it said

Live cockroaches were reportedly found on kitchen equipment, including a dough-mixing machine

The Maharashtra FDA also noted stagnant water, grease deposits, drainage leakage and an unpleasant smell in the kitchen

Another Mumbai establishment, Janata Tawa and Grill in Kurla West, also faced action after officials found several food safety violations

The inspection reportedly found raw meat and poultry stored without adequate temperature control and without proper separation from other materials

Officials also found food-contact equipment and utensils covered with grease, food residue and carbon deposits. Burnt food residue was reportedly found on grills and racks

The establishment's FSSAI licence was suspended following the inspection