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Food Safety Fails: 5 Eateries Shut Down in Telangana
6 Nov
Summary
- Five eateries, including KFC and Pista House, had licenses suspended.
- Unsanitary conditions and expired products found in multiple locations.
- Officials seized 90 liters of substandard cooking oil from a KFC.
The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the licenses and registrations of five food establishments. These actions were taken on Friday following inspections that uncovered multiple critical food safety violations.
At a KFC outlet in Karimnagar, officials detected high levels of total polar compounds in cooking oil, exceeding permissible limits by a significant margin. They also noted foul odors, housefly infestations, and unsanitary conditions in freezers. The outlet had 90 liters of substandard oil seized.
Similarly, Pista House in Patancheru was found to have significant hygiene issues, including the presence of cockroaches, damaged utensils, and improper storage of raw and cooked meats. Ganapathi Hotel Mess and Hostel also faced scrutiny for pest infestations and expired food items.
Further violations were identified at Nawabi Delights, with issues of poor cleanliness and inadequate hygiene practices among staff. SK Bakers and Fast Food in Mehdipatnam was cited for expired products, uncovered food near a dustbin, and pest activity, leading to immediate suspension orders for all affected businesses.
