Hyderabad Food Safety Inspections Uncover Violations

Food safety inspections conducted by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) uncovered numerous hygiene violations at several eateries in Hyderabad, including Sindhura East Court, where a complaint about a cockroach in a dosa prompted an inspection. The inspections in Dilsukhnagar revealed issues at Mithaiwala and Papadams Blue Restaurant, such as lack of displayed FSSAI licenses, absence of medical fitness certificates for food handlers, and live cockroach infestations. Expired food products were found at both locations, along with unsanitary conditions like stagnant water and uncovered dustbins. In Sainikpuri, similar violations were noted at The Joint Al Mandi and Reliance Restaurant and Bar, which included missing pest control records and unlabelled food items. The GHMC has issued show cause notices to the establishments, indicating potential legal action under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006. Overall, the inspections highlight ongoing concerns about food safety and hygiene standards in Hyderabad's food service industry.