Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Visakhapatnam Restaurants Face Scrutiny Over Food Safety Violations
Imagine going to eat out, but the food isn't safe!
That's what's happening in Visakhapatnam.
Food safety officials checked restaurants and found problems.
They found old meat, bad colors, and other issues.
Some places didn't have permission.
Officials tested samples; some were unsafe.
They're making sure restaurants follow the rules to protect people.
People like eating out more often, including ordering food online, so these checks are important.
Eating unsafe food can make you sick.
The officials will keep checking to keep food safe for everyone.
Food safety officials conducted inspections in Visakhapatnam hotels and restaurants.
Inspections revealed violations including use of artificial colors, and serving stale food.
Out of 81 samples tested, 29 were found to be unsafe.
Criminal cases will be filed against restaurants violating food safety norms.
Inspections are ongoing to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Who
- Food Safety officials, restaurant operators, and consumers
- What
- Inspections of restaurants and hotels in Visakhapatnam revealed food safety violations.
- When
- Ongoing, with inspections conducted recently and two months prior.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To ensure food safety and compliance with regulations amid an increase in dining out and online food orders.
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Inspection Authority
- Food Safety Officials
- Samples Tested
- 81
- Unsafe Samples
- 29
- Violations Found
- Use of artificial food colors, stale food, expired ingredients