Rat droppings, cockroach infestations and rotten or expired food were among the violations that led food safety officials to suspend the licences of 14 Hyderabad eateries and order them to stop operations on Saturday.
The special drive by the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) covered the Golconda and Charminar zones. Twenty-two enforcement teams, comprising Food Safety Officers and police personnel, inspected establishments; eight others were issued show-cause notices.
Among the eateries facing suspension are Shah Ghouse Cafe at Shalibanda, Hotel Nayaab at Nayapool, Lucky Restaurant at Santosh Nagar, Mehfil Restaurant at Dilsukhnagar and Sohail Restaurant at Malakpet.
Inspectors reported raw meat stored alongside vegetarian food, vegetables with fungal contamination, expired food articles and repeated use of cooking oil. Several kitchens had greasy chimneys, damaged floors, stagnant water and poor drainage. Food handlers were found working without hairnets or aprons. Officials also reported live cats, cockroaches and rat droppings in some kitchens.
Fourteen eateries ordered to stop operations
The other establishments facing licence suspension are Hotel Sri Raghavendra Udupi Veg at Brindavan Colony Road, Tolichowki; Sri Balaji Family Dhaba at Gudi Malkapur; Siddique Kabab Central Kitchen at Gudimalkapur; Alsaba Hotel at Tolichowki; Hotel Sri Raghavendra Udupi Veg at Santosh Nagar; Dine Hill Restaurant at Masab Tank; Hotel Akshaya Tiffins and Hotel Venkateshwara at MJR Road; and Aeezebo The Royal Arabian Restaurant at Salarjung Colony, Rethibowli.
Eight establishments served notices
Show-cause notices were issued to Taj Falaknuma Palace at Engine Bowli, Hotel Sabzi at Charminar, Pista House at Shahalibanda, Sweekar Hotel at Santosh Nagar, Mandi at 36 Arabian Kitchen at Charminar, Golconda Hotel and Resorts at Masab Tank, Imperial Multicuisine Restaurant at Tolichowki and Taiba Bakery at Bazarghat.
