Mumbai’s Iconic K Rustom Ice Cream Parlour Shut Down Over Hygiene Lapses

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food license of Mumbai’s famous K Rustom ice cream parlour located near Churchgate railway station. The popular outlet has been ordered to remain closed until further notice. The strict action comes after a surprise inspection revealed severe hygiene violations, including the presence of live rats, flies, and expired ingredients on the premises, as per reports.

The crackdown was reportedly ordered by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe as part of the ongoing ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign, which aims to ensure clean and safe food for citizens. During the raid, officials found that the iconic eatery was not maintaining the mandatory cold chain required to store ice cream safely. Additionally, previous laboratory reports revealed that the ice cream’s milk fat content was only 7.94%, failing to meet the minimum 10% standard set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Expired Flavours Destroyed on the Spot

During the inspection, authorities discovered large quantities of expired artificial flavouring agents and essences that were allegedly kept to make ice cream. To prevent any further risk to public health, the FDA team immediately destroyed these expired stocks on the spot.

The destroyed ingredients reportedly included a wide variety of popular flavours:

• Fruity & Citrus: Pineapple, sweet orange, cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant, lemon, and mixed fruit.
• Nuts & Classic: Pistachio, almond, and American ice cream soda.
• Exotic Varieties: Rum Jamaica and plum flavours.

Samples Sent to Lab

The FDA has officially suspended the shop's license under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Food samples have been collected from the parlour and sent to a government laboratory for detailed analysis. The establishment cannot reopen until the final lab reports are released and all safety norms are met.