Hyderabad: 3 Bars Found Unhygienic in Raids
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad: 3 Bars Found Unhygienic in Raids

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A state-level task force for food safety inspected three bars and restaurants at RTC Crossroads and Vidyanagar areas, identifying significant hygiene violations. At Vintage Restaurant and Bar on RTC Crossroad, inspectors found cockroach and rodent infestations, an unhygienic washing area, patchy flooring with scattered food waste, and greasy chimneys and exhaust fans. The Food Safety and Standards Authority emphasised the need for immediate corrective actions to ensure compliance with hygiene standards and to protect public health. Authorities have urged the restaurant owners to address these issues promptly and adhere to food safety regulations to prevent future violations.

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Inspection Reveals Serious Hygiene Lapses at Hyderabad Restaurants
1 week, 1 day ago

Inspection Reveals Serious Hygiene Lapses at Hyderabad Restaurants

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:An inspection by the state task force team in Kompally revealed lapses in hygiene and food safety standards in Malnadu Kitchen, Train Theme Restaurant, and Ulavacharu. Inspectors seized expired food items, including crushes, kova, and 139 bottles of ‘goli soda’, collectively worth ₹14,936. At the Train Theme Restaurant, the team noted slippery, patchy floors with food waste littered across the …

Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

The Hindu  

The health wing of the Kalamassery municipality issued notices to six eateries after inspections held on Saturday revealed violations of food safety norms amid the spike in Hepatitis A cases, especially in three wards that include Peringazha, HMT Estate and Kurupra. The health inspectors inspected 11 eateries to check violations of hygiene and food safety norms. Salma Aboobacker, deputy chairperson …

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Food Safety Task Force conducted an inspection at Mehfil Biryani Darbar in Narayanguda on Tuesday. It has been found several hygiene and safety violations that raised serious concerns about the restaurant's food handling practices. During the inspection, it was found that the food handlers lacked medical records and FOSTAC certification, which are essential for ensuring safe food practices. …

Over 20 hotels fined for unhygienic condition in Dindigul
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 20 hotels fined for unhygienic condition in Dindigul

New Indian Express  

DINDIGUL: Food safety officials fined over 20 hotels and eateries in the past one month due to unhygienic conditions in Dindigul district. Speaking to TNIE, FSSAI Designated Officer Dr T Kalaivani said, "We received over 20 complaints online about unsafe and unhygienic food from customers from various parts of the district. We directly inspected these facilities, and based on unhygienic …

Hyderabad: Lax standards in Moosapet and Santosh Nagar restaurants
2 months ago

Hyderabad: Lax standards in Moosapet and Santosh Nagar restaurants

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A recent inspection by the Food Safety Task Force showed that several restaurants at Moosapet and Santosh Nagar have neglected health and safety standards, posing a serious risk to public health. Medical fitness certificates for food handlers were absent, and peeling paint and water stagnation further worsened the kitchen’s state. The inspection revealed broken tiles at the rice preparation …

Hygiene violations flagged at popular restaurants in Habsiguda area of Hyderabad
4 months ago

Hygiene violations flagged at popular restaurants in Habsiguda area of Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at popular restaurants in Habsiguda area of Hyderabad on Tuesday and uncovered several hygiene violations. At Kritunga Train Restaurant, the kitchen had open doors without insect-proof screens, and refrigerators used for storing food were found in an unhygienic condition. Dustbins were found without lids; rice and wheat bags …

Food safety officials flag unhygienic conditions at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Habsiguda
5 months ago

Food safety officials flag unhygienic conditions at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Habsiguda

The Hindu  

The task force teams from Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at restaurants in the Habsiguda area of Hyderabad on Wednesday, uncovering numerous hygiene violations. At Madhura Restaurant and Bar, Ramanthapur, the teams discovered several issues: pest control records and medical fitness certificates for food handlers were missing; the walls and ceiling had loose plastering with flakes; doors and …

Notice issued to Hyderabad’s Meridian Restaurant over hygiene violations
5 months ago

Notice issued to Hyderabad’s Meridian Restaurant over hygiene violations

The Hindu  

Hyderabad’s Meridian Restaurant faces trouble again as Telangana’s Food Safety department officials inspected the establishment on August 3 following a complaint. A senior official confirmed, “The concerned food safety officer inspected the premises on August 3 upon receipt of the complaint and submitted the inspection report. A notice has been issued and an STC case was booked against the establishment.” …

Food Safety Violations Found in Shamshabad Restaurants
5 months ago

Food Safety Violations Found in Shamshabad Restaurants

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Inspections by the food commissioner’s task force in Shamshabad uncovered several food safety violations at some establishments. Several expired food articles, including red chili sauce, sweet chili sauce, coconut milk, rose water, fish masala, and thyme, were discarded on the spot. Medical fitness certificates for food handlers and water analysis reports for RO water were missing, though pest control …

Hygiene violations flagged at Shamshabad restaurants
5 months ago

Hygiene violations flagged at Shamshabad restaurants

The Hindu  

Major hygiene violations were uncovered during inspections conducted by task force teams from Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety at restaurants in the Shamshabad area of Hyderabad on August 2. At Airport Bawarchi, the teams found several issues, including the absence of pest control records and medical fitness certificates for food handlers. At Yes Bawarchi Multi Cuisine Restaurant, violations included the …

Telangana Food Safety dept inspects 387 hostels, one shut in Hyderabad for severe violation
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Food Safety dept inspects 387 hostels, one shut in Hyderabad for severe violation

The Hindu  

Food Safety Officers in Telangana, along with ‘Food Safety on Wheels’ vehicles, have conducted inspections in numerous government and private hostels over the past six months. Food Business Operators were informed about FSSAI licensing and food management regulations and instructed to apply for licenses immediately. Due to the severe nature of violations, one establishment in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation …

Food safety officials flag rat faeces, hygiene violations at popular Secunderabad restaurants
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Food safety officials flag rat faeces, hygiene violations at popular Secunderabad restaurants

The Hindu  

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at popular restaurants in the Secunderabad area on July 8 and uncovered several hygiene violations. Pest control records for the premises and medical fitness certificates for food handlers were not available. However, 25 kg of chitti muthyalu rice with a best-before date of 2022 and 500 gm of …

Hygiene violations flagged at cloud kitchen in Ameerpet
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hygiene violations flagged at cloud kitchen in Ameerpet

The Hindu  

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspection at a cloud kitchen in Ameerpet area of Hyderabad on July 6 and uncovered hygiene violations. The Food Business Operator was using the same kitchen to offer online food services under 27 different brand names, claiming it as a multi-brand kitchen. Expired food items, such as 1 kg …

Hyderabad: Food Inspections Find Expired Items at Online Kitchens
6 months ago

Hyderabad: Food Inspections Find Expired Items at Online Kitchens

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A team of inspectors from the task force inspected cloud kitchens at Ameerpet, uncovering both compliance and violations in food safety practices. At Rebel Foods Pvt Ltd in SR Nagar, the FSSAI licence copy was not displayed, and the kitchen was found operating online food services under 27 different brand names as a multi-brand kitchen. Expired food items, including …

Food safety officials flag hygiene violations at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Tolichowki
6 months ago

Food safety officials flag hygiene violations at restaurants in Hyderabad’s Tolichowki

The Hindu  

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at popular restaurants in Tolichowki area of Hyderabad on Wednesday and uncovered hygiene violations. Food handlers were observed wearing appropriate headgear and uniforms, but stored food items were uncovered and improperly labelled. Pest control records were available, but medical fitness certificates for food handlers were not provided; the …

Food safety inspections garner social media attention
6 months ago

Food safety inspections garner social media attention

The Hindu  

“I bought bananas from Reliance Smart Miyapur five days ago and experienced a burning sensation after eating one. Telangana’s Food Safety department, which has become very proactive recently with regular inspections and dissemination of information about hygiene practices in food businesses, is getting more social media attention. Whether it’s discovering cockroaches in dosas, worms in chicken biryani, or food poisoning …

Food safety officials find hygiene violations in Kukatpally restaurants
6 months, 1 week ago

Food safety officials find hygiene violations in Kukatpally restaurants

The Hindu  

The task force teams of the Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at restaurants in Kukatpally area of Hyderabad on June 29 and found several hygiene violations. Medical fitness certificates for food handlers and pest control records were missing. Medical fitness certificates and pest control records were absent. Medical fitness certificates for food handlers and pest control records were unavailable.

Food ingredients infested with black beetles found in JNTU Sultanpur
6 months, 1 week ago

Food ingredients infested with black beetles found in JNTU Sultanpur

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Food Safety department officials inspected the JNTU Sultanpur in Sangareddy district and found 15 kgs maida flour infested with black beetles. Around 25 kgs of fungal infested vegetables were also identified apart from unhygienic conditions with rodents and excessive presence of rat excreta in the storeroom. Kitchen, wash and dining areas were also found to be in unhygienic …

Unhygienic dosa pans, untidy kitchen observed at private hostels in Hyderabad’s Madhapur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Unhygienic dosa pans, untidy kitchen observed at private hostels in Hyderabad’s Madhapur

The Hindu  

The Task Force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at private hostels in Madhapur locality of Hyderabad on Saturday and uncovered several hygiene violations. Multiple hygiene issues were observed in the kitchen area, including untidy grinding areas with a high risk of contamination. At Narayana Medical Academy, the teams found that the establishment was operating without an …

Rameshwaram Cafe founders respond to raid at Hyderabad outlet: 'Law does not prohibit the use of unlabelled products'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rameshwaram Cafe founders respond to raid at Hyderabad outlet: 'Law does not prohibit the use of unlabelled products'

Hindustan Times  

Telangana's food safety authorities raided Hyderabad's Rameshwaram Cafe on Thursday, May 23. The Telangana Food Safety Department's officials discovered numerous infractions as the eatery was found to be using unlabeled and expired food. Amid the controversy, founder Raghavendra Rao and co-founder and managing director Divya Raghavendra Rao told HT.com, "We have taken note of the observations made by the authorities …

Hygiene hazards in Hyderabad’s dining dens
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hygiene hazards in Hyderabad’s dining dens

The Hindu  

It is called charcoal shawarma. High day temperatures, prolonged food storage time, high throughput of food items, long working hours for staff, limited water supply, low hygiene standards, and minimal kitchen oversight have made eating out a risky proposition in the city. Now, the GHMC Commissioner has teamed up with the Commissioner of the Food Safety Department to conduct inspections …

Chances of infection: food safety squad continues aggressive checking in eateries
2 years ago

Chances of infection: food safety squad continues aggressive checking in eateries

The Hindu  

A flash inspection conducted by the four special squads of the Food Safety department has exposed 14 restaurants and a few wayside eateries for unhygienic handling of food items. Officials with the special squads said they imposed fines on the owners of 11 highly unhygienic units during the inspection last week. Hotels, restaurants, and wayside eateries had witnessed unexpected rush …

Some restaurants fail to maintain basic hygiene
2 years, 7 months ago

Some restaurants fail to maintain basic hygiene

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: There are increasing cases of unhygienic, adulterated and stale food being served in restaurants or delivered at home by online service providers. Lizards, worms, cockroaches, hair strands, stapler pins, plastic and many such things have been found in food served in many restaurants. A food inspector, on condition of anonymity, said restaurants were inspected regularly but raids were conducted …

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