Restaurants in Hyderabad Face Food Safety Violations
Hyderabad’s food safety task force continued its intensive inspections in the Gachibowli area, uncovering multiple violations across three popular restaurants on December 19, 2024. These inspections aim to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and improve public health standards.
Task Force team has conducted inspections in Gachibowli area on 19.12.2024.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗚𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶
* Water analysis reports, Medical records and FoSTaC Training certificates for food handlers were not available.
* Drain inside the… pic.twitter.com/H2K02Ssb09
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) December 20, 2024
Issues at The Nawaabs Restaurant
At The Nawaabs Restaurant, the inspection revealed several concerns about food safety and hygiene:
- Unlabelled Food Items: Refrigerators were found storing raw chicken and mutton without proper labeling, raising concerns about traceability.
- Suspicious Storage Conditions: Two kilograms each of onion powder and peri peri mix lacked labeling, making it impossible to verify their origins.
- Rodent Infestation Evidence: Rodent excreta was discovered in the storage area, suggesting poor pest control measures.
- Kitchen Hygiene Problems: The kitchen drain was blocked, causing water stagnation, and open dustbins were a breeding ground for contamination. The absence of insect-proof screens on kitchen doors and windows compounded the issue.
- Missing Documentation: Critical documents, including water analysis reports, medical records of staff, and FoSTaC training certificates for food handlers, were unavailable during the inspection.
𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, 𝗔𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗚𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶
19.12.2024* Water analysis reports, Pest Control Records, Medical records and FoSTaC Training certificates of food handlers were not available.
* Expired products were found in… pic.twitter.com/0D5ieA4Ywt
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) December 20, 2024
Violations at Berlin Restaurant and Club
The task force found significant lapses at Berlin Restaurant and Club, located in Gachibowli’s Atrium Mall:
- Expired Ingredients: Expired food items like apple cider vinegar, peanut butter, mushrooms, sesame oil, and bamboo shoots were discovered in the kitchen and storage areas. These were immediately discarded.
- Improper Storage: Vegetarian and non-vegetarian items were stored in the same refrigerator, violating food safety norms. Additionally, cleaning agents were kept alongside raw food materials.
- Unhygienic Practices: Open dustbins and the absence of labeling on refrigerated food items raised safety concerns. Documentation, including pest control records, medical reports, and food handler training certificates, was also missing.
𝗟𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗲 𝗘𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿, 𝗚𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶
19.12.2024* FSSAI license was displayed in a prominent place.
* Pest control records, Medical fitness certificates of food handlers were available.
* Windows and doors are not fitted with insect… pic.twitter.com/14vCQNnviR
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) December 20, 2024
Findings at La Vie En Rose Café
At La Vie En Rose Café in Indira Nagar, inspectors noted the following issues:
- Structural and Hygiene Deficiencies: The kitchen floor was slippery, and the cake preparation area’s ceiling and walls had flaking paint, shedding particles that could contaminate food.
- Unlabelled Raw Materials: Some raw materials in storage lacked proper labeling.
- Used Oil Mismanagement: The café did not test used oil for “total polar compounds,” indicating possible overuse beyond permissible limits.
- Inadequate Pest Control: Doors and windows lacked insect-proof screens, leaving the establishment vulnerable to contamination.
Broader Impact of Inspections
These inspections are part of a broader crackdown on food safety violations in Hyderabad, targeting not just restaurants but also dairy units and other food establishments. The task force’s findings highlight the need for stricter adherence to food safety protocols to protect public health.
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