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Kyani Cafe Shut Down Over Horrific Hygiene Violations: Blood in Fridge, Rats, Cats Found
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News18•28-09-2026, 22:52
Kyani Cafe Shut Down Over Horrific Hygiene Violations: Blood in Fridge, Rats, Cats Found
- •Mumbai's iconic Kyani & Co cafe had its FSSAI licence suspended by the Maharashtra FDA after a surprise inspection revealed serious hygiene violations.
- •The FDA team, led by Tukaram Mundhe, found rat droppings, live flies, dead cockroaches, and cats inside the premises during the inspection.
- •A refrigerator reportedly contained a large quantity of accumulated blood, and an open sewage manhole was discovered in the food processing area.
- •Inspectors noted food items stored directly on the floor, raw dough covered with printed newspapers, and workers not following hygiene practices.
- •The cafe's licence was suspended due to an immediate threat to consumer health, as part of a statewide festive-season enforcement drive.
Key Questions Answered
The FDA suspended Kyani Cafe's licence following a surprise inspection that uncovered severe hygiene violations, including rat droppings, live flies, dead cockroaches, cats inside the premises, and accumulated blood inside a refrigerator.
Citing an immediate threat to consumer health, the department suspended the establishment's licence under the provision to Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
During the drive conducted between September 23 and 27, the FDA seized over 50.60 tonnes of food products valued at around Rs 1.19 crore, suspended 30 establishment licences, registered 22 FIRs, made 30 arrests, and sealed three establishments.
