MUMBAI, 12 August: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday suspended the business licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets in the state after a month-long inspection drive found multiple lapses in food safety and hygiene standards, officials said.
Inspections, findings and action
The FDA action follows checks carried out between 10 July and 11 August 2026. According to an FDA press note, the licences of three Domino’s outlets in Mumbai — Vile Parle (West), Borivali (West) and the outlet in R-City Mall, Ghatkopar (West) — were suspended. A fourth licence, for a Domino’s outlet in Malkapur, Karad (Satara), was also revoked.
The inspections reportedly revealed deficiencies across several areas, including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, pest control, temperature monitoring, food testing and poor maintenance of food-safety records. The FDA said these shortcomings amounted to violations of prescribed food-safety norms.
Other chains affected
In a related action, the FDA also suspended the licence of an outlet operated by Sapphire Foods India Ltd. in Karad, Satara. Sapphire Foods operates several popular fast-food brands in India, including KFC and Pizza Hut. With this move, the FDA said a total of five major chain restaurant outlets were facing licence suspension as part of the same enforcement drive.
Where the affected outlets are
| Brand | Location | District |
|---|---|---|
| Domino’s | Vile Parle (West) | Mumbai |
| Domino’s | Borivali (West) | Mumbai |
| Domino’s | R-City Mall, Ghatkopar (West) | Mumbai |
| Domino’s | Malkapur, Karad | Satara |
| Sapphire Foods outlet | Karad | Satara |
Regulatory context and operator
The Domino’s outlets concerned are operated by Jubilant FoodWorks in India. The FDA said the suspensions were a consequence of findings made during the targeted inspections and are part of its mandate to enforce food-safety rules under state law.
FDA officials emphasised that licence suspension is an administrative measure designed to prevent further public-health risk while operators rectify deficiencies and demonstrate compliance. The press note said closure or suspension follows formal procedures under the relevant food-safety statutes.
Practical implications for consumers
Customers who regularly visit the affected outlets should note that the businesses will not be allowed to operate until the FDA lifts the suspension. Food prepared or sold by an outlet during a period of non-compliance could be subject to recall or further enforcement if found unsafe. Consumers concerned about purchases made recently may consider preserving receipts and contacting local health authorities if they experience food-related illness.
- When the inspections took place: 10 July–11 August 2026.
- Outlets suspended: 4 Domino’s in Mumbai and Satara; 1 Sapphire Foods outlet in Karad.
- Main deficiencies cited: food storage, pest control, temperature monitoring, cleaning and record-keeping.
What happens next
The FDA has not published a timetable for re-inspection or the criteria for licence restoration. Typically, restoration requires corrective action by the operator, submission of compliance documentation and a follow-up inspection by FDA officials. The state agency may also impose penalties depending on the severity of violations.
Representatives of Jubilant FoodWorks and Sapphire Foods were not quoted in the FDA note; company responses to the action were not included in the press release issued by the state regulator.
Public-health enforcement in Maharashtra has tightened in recent years with periodic drives targeting large food chains as well as small vendors. The current action underscores the regulatory focus on documentation — such as temperature logs and test records — along with on-ground hygiene standards.
Officials in Mumbai and Satara said they will continue targeted inspections of food-service establishments to ensure compliance with food-safety norms and to safeguard consumer health.
