FDA issues notices to five MCA restaurants over operational violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued formal notices to five restaurants functioning within the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises in Bandra-Kurla Complex, citing alleged regulatory violations involving third-party operators. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe confirmed the development, indicating that the notices were dispatched following the detection of non-compliance issues.

The notices pertain specifically to the engagement of third-party operators at these dining venues, which the FDA has flagged as potentially violating established food safety and licensing protocols. The regulatory body is awaiting detailed responses from the restaurants regarding the alleged infringements and their operational arrangements.

This action underscores the FDA's continued oversight of food service establishments across the state, particularly those operating in high-profile venues such as sports facilities. The investigation into the MCA restaurants is part of the administration's broader mandate to ensure compliance with food safety standards and proper licensing procedures.

The exact nature of the violations and the timeline for the restaurants' responses were not immediately specified. The FDA's move signals intensified scrutiny of third-party operational agreements at food service venues, which have increasingly become a point of regulatory focus in Maharashtra.