The action was taken against M/s Stany Caterers, which runs the canteen from the ground floor of the Old Nurses Home building at KEM Hospital in Parel. The FDA’s Zone 3 team conducted the inspection on July 15 and found violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) and related regulations.
King Edward Memorial Hospital, a public medical college and hospital established in 1926, is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
Following the inspection, food safety officials issued a stop business notice against the canteen operator. The designated officer also suspended the food business licence of M/s Stany Caterers with immediate effect due to the reported food safety and hygiene violations.
During the inspection, FDA officials collected four formal food samples for laboratory examination. The samples included prepared rice, mixed pulses bhaji, kabuli chana used as a raw material, and refined sunflower oil.
The Maharashtra FDA has intensified action against food businesses since IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe assumed charge as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner in May. Multiple inspections have been carried out at hotels, restaurants, and dhabas across the state as part of the enforcement drive.
Earlier, the FDA had suspended the food business licence of Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm after officials found serious violations related to food safety and hygiene standards.
The suspension of the KEM Hospital canteen licence highlights the strict regulatory action being taken by the Maharashtra FDA to ensure compliance with food safety laws and maintain hygiene standards at food establishments serving the public.
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