Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licenses of 4 Domino's Outlets Over Hygiene Violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the business licenses of four Domino's Pizza outlets in the state following inspections that uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations. The action, announced on August 12, 2026, is part of a broader enforcement drive targeting major restaurant chains across Maharashtra.

Three of the affected Domino's outlets are located in Mumbai, in the neighborhoods of Vile Parle West, Borivali West, and RCity Mall in Ghatkopar West. The fourth outlet is in the city of Karad in Satara district. The licenses were suspended after inspections conducted between July 10 and August 11 revealed deficiencies in critical areas such as food storage, temperature monitoring, pest control, cleaning, and sanitation.

At the Mumbai outlets, operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, inspectors found issues ranging from improper display of FSSAI licenses and inadequate potable water testing to failures in maintaining hygiene facilities and proper segregation of food items. The Borivali outlet was cited for 15 non-compliance points, while the Ghatkopar location lacked proper sanitation schedules and records for food safety. The Karad outlet was...