Mumbai's iconic K Rustom ice cream parlour shut after FDA finds rats, expired flavours

Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of Churchgate's landmark K Rustom parlour after an inspection uncovered live rats, flies, expired flavouring agents, a broken cold chain and milk fat of just 7.94% against the 10% minimum. Closure holds pending lab results.

— Filed Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 11:59 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of iconic Churchgate ice cream parlour K Rustom after an inspection found live rats, flies, expired flavouring agents, broken cold chain and sub-standard milk fat, ordering closure pending lab results.