# FDA cracks down on Domino’s, other eateries in food safety drive 2026-08-13T23:42:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a crackdown on Domino's and other eateries in Maharashtra for violating food safety norms. The action follows inspections that uncovered poor hygiene, expired ingredients, and improper storage at several outlets. Domino's faces legal notice after its Pune kitchen was found with rodent infestation and mouldy food items. Other restaurants, including local chains, have also been penalised for similar lapses. Officials said the drive aims to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. The FDA has issued warnings and suspended licences for repeat offenders. Consumers are advised to report concerns. The crackdown comes amid rising complaints about food quality at popular chains. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: crackdown, Domino's, FDA, food safety, hygiene norms, Maharashtra Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fda-cracks-down-on-dominos-other-eateries-in-food-safety-drive/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fda-cracks-down-on-dominos-other-eateries-in-food-safety-drive/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.