Why FDA suspended license of Mumbai’s 73-year-old iconic ‘Rustom’ ice cream parlour?
Mumbai's iconic Rustom ice cream parlour has had its food license suspended by the Maharashtra FDA after inspectors found live rats, houseflies, expired food products and multiple hygiene violations during an inspection.
FDA suspends license of Mumbai's 'Rustom' ice cream parlour (Img: Dynamite News)
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business license of Mumbai's iconic Rustom ice cream parlour after an inspection uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations at its Churchgate outlet.
What Did the Inspection Find?
According to the FDA, officials found several serious lapses during an inspection of the outlet located at Brabourne Stadium House on Veer Nariman Road.
Presence of live rats and houseflies on the premises
Breakdown of cold chain operations
Failure to maintain mandatory food safety records
Storage of expired food products
The FDA said these deficiencies violated sanitation requirements under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards regulations.
License Suspended Under Food Safety Law
Citing the seriousness of the violations, the FDA ordered the immediate suspension of the outlet's food license under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Founded in 1953 by K. Rustom Irani, Rustom & Co. is one of Mumbai's most recognisable ice cream brands. The outlet is especially known for its signature ice cream sandwiches and has remained a popular destination near Marine Drive for decades.
Other Food Businesses Also Face Action
The FDA also suspended the food business license of Hotel Patilwada in Dhule for operating without a valid license.
In a separate action, the license of Hira Sweets Pvt. Ltd. in Nagpur was suspended after inspectors allegedly found a dead rat on the premises while food production was underway nearby, constituting a violation of food safety regulations.
