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Four Banjara Hills Eateries Lose Licences Over Food Safety Violations

Food safety officers inspected restaurants and other food businesses in Hyderabad.

They found problems such as pests, expired food and dirty kitchens.

Four businesses in Banjara Hills had their food licences suspended.

These businesses were told to stop operating immediately.

Officials also found spoiled vegetables, contaminated meat and poorly stored food.

Some unsafe food was thrown away at the locations.

Thirteen food samples were taken for testing.

Other businesses received notices and could face penalties later.

Key facts

Licences suspended: Four FSSAI licences were suspended.
Establishments inspected: Twenty-one restaurants, bakeries, sweet shops, hotels and hostels were inspected.
Enforcement teams: Ten teams of food safety officers and police personnel conducted the drive.
Food samples: Thirteen samples were collected on suspicion of adulteration.
Suspended businesses: Lakshmi Sri Balaji Sweets and Bakery, Girl Friend Mandi, Kholani’s Fine Dine Restaurant, and Kakatiya Tiffins Meals and Snacks.
Immediate order: The four suspended establishments were instructed to stop business operations immediately.
Further notices: Eight establishments were due to receive improvement notices, while four were due to receive show-cause notices.

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