# Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 quick-commerce licences, seals Burger King

2026-08-14T17:13:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended food business licences of 14 establishments linked to Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart and sealed Pune's iconic Camp Burger King after inspections found cockroach infestation, expired food and poor hygiene. The August 13 drive covered 86 establishments across the state. The FDA issued 60 improvement notices and ordered one facility to stop operations temporarily. Among the suspended licences, five each were from Blinkit and Zepto, two from Instamart, and one each from Bhagwati Store and Swinsta Ent Pvt Ltd. At a Pune Zepto outlet, food was stored beyond its 'use by' date. A Blinkit facility in Malad had chiller temperatures above the prescribed limit and food handlers without medical tests. The FDA also seized 698 kg of milk products and banned stock worth Rs 46.76 lakh, arresting nine people.

## Coverage

- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pune-camp-burger-king-sealed-as-fda-steps-up-food-safety-crackdown-across-maharashtra-2971466-2026-08-14?utm_source=rss>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-multiple-facilities-linked-to-blinkit-zepto-instamart-over-food-safety-violations-101786723937965.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cockroaches-expired-food-maharashtra-fda-suspends-14-licences-linked-to-blinkit-zepto-instamart/articleshow/133248610.cms>

Tags: Blinkit, Camp Burger King, Instamart, Maharashtra FDA, Pune, Zepto
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