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.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 20:06 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 20:20 IST·Source NDTV Profit

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.