A content creator shared a video on how Mumbai’s street food scene is dramatically changing following a strict crackdown by Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s state food safety commissioner. The 51-year-old has earned widespread public praise for taking action against poor hygiene, including suspending food permits for four Domino’s and one Pizza Hut outlet, inspecting government eateries, and shutting down unlicensed operators.
The man highlighted that the vendors have stopped wrapping food items in newspapers, which previously transferred toxic ink onto the food.
The restaurants have largely stopped adding harmful artificial dyes to food; Manchurian and chutneys are now served in their natural colours. Chefs and street vendors are consistently using hairnets and gloves while preparing food.
He said plates, pans, and cooking equipment are now thoroughly cleaned, as he did a tissue wipe check, and the plate appeared clean, without any visible dust. He said local products like bread and toast, along with restaurant ketchup bottles, are starting to feature clear MRPs, ingredients, and expiration dates.
In a recent Instagram video, the creator has highlighted that the vendors have stopped wrapping Vada Pav in newspapers, which previously transferred toxic ink onto the food, and now use clean butter paper.
