Maharashtra FDA suspends K Rustom's licence over rodent infestation, expired flavourings

Mumbai's iconic K Rustom ice cream parlour, a Churchgate institution since 1953, has been shut pending lab reports after the FDA flagged hygiene violations including rodent infestation and expired flavouring agents under the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' drive.

— Filed Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 14:22 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of Mumbai's iconic K Rustom ice cream parlour over hygiene violations including rodent infestation and expired flavouring agents. The 1953 Churchgate institution remains shut pending lab reports under the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' drive.