Maharashtra FDA suspends Grounded Cafe parent’s licence over alleged hygiene violations
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended Dreamer Hospitality Private Limited’s licence, affecting Bandra-based Grounded Cafe, amid a wider hygiene and food-safety enforcement drive led by FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe.
What happened
Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of Bandra-based Grounded Cafe parent Dreamer Hospitality Private Limited over alleged hygiene and health-related
Key facts
- September 22
What changed
Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of Bandra-based Grounded Cafe parent Dreamer Hospitality Private Limited over alleged hygiene and health-related violations, as part of a crackdown led by FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe.
Why this matters
Grounded Cafe should prioritize corrective hygiene actions, regulatory engagement and transparent guest communication to restore operations quickly.
What to watch
- FDA inspection report details and the specific violations cited.
- Whether the suspension applies only to the Bandra outlet, a particular food business licence, or all Dreamer Hospitality operations.
- Timing and outcome of a reinspection or appeal.
- Any customer illness complaints, adverse test results or additional enforcement action.
- Grounded Cafe delivery-platform availability, reservation activity and reopening communications.