Mumbai McDonald's Shut Down for Cockroach Infestation

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licenses of McDonald's Colaba and Radio Club in Mumbai after inspectors found shocking hygiene violations. The FDA inspected multiple high-profile food establishments in the city, including Khar Gymkhana, and took action against those with critical food safety failures.

Inspectors at McDonald's Colaba reported live cockroaches in the kitchen, missing pest traps, and rotting food waste lying on floors next to food storage and preparation areas. The outlet had previously submitted a 148-page compliance report claiming all issues had been fixed, but reinspections proved these claims false.

The FDA found that submitting falsified documentation is a serious offense under Section 61 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and points to a complete breakdown of the establishment's Food Safety Management System. The outlet was also found to be using processed non-dairy preparations without proper labeling, violating state directives.

The FDA has exercised its powers under Section 32(2) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and Regulation 2.1.8(1) of the FSS Regulations, 2011, to suspend the license with immediate effect from August 19, 2026.