Food safety inspectors from the Commissioner’s office recently conducted raids and inspections at various restaurants and food establishments across Hyderabad. Shockingly, many of these places were found to be using expired ingredients and storing them in unclean conditions.
Among the restaurants found violating food safety guidelines are Manam Chocolate Karkhana, Labonel Fine Baking, Baskin Robbins Banjara Hills, Kritunga – The Palegar’s Cuisine, KFC (Yum Restaurant India Pvt. Ltd.), Master Chef Restaurant, Hotel Sai Brundavan Pure Veg, Rayalaseema Ruchulu, Shah Ghouse, Kamat Hotel, Hotel Sukha Sagara Veg Restaurant, Ratnadeep Retail Store, Jumbo King Burgers, KFC, 36 Downtown Brew Pub, Makau Kitchen and Bar, Naturals Icecream, Clove Vegetarian Fine Dine, Creamstone Outlet, Bilal Ice Cream, Karachi Bakery, Firefly Restaurant, and Taco Bell.
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These inspections have been ongoing, and the official Twitter account of the Commissioner of Food Safety provides updates on which food establishments are now complying with safety regulations.
From using expired ingredients stored in fridges to not wearing gloves, hair caps, or having medical fitness certificates, from open trash cans to artificial food coloring, from flour infested with bugs to cooking near open drains, many restaurants have been found to be neglecting food safety standards.
With hundreds of restaurants in each part of Hyderabad, and most of them bustling on weekends, it’s important for people who regularly eat out to pause and ensure they’re consuming hygienic food.