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Telangana Inspections Find Rotten Food, Cockroaches Across 67 Outlets

Food safety officers checked 67 food businesses in Telangana.

They found problems such as cockroaches, flies, rodents and spoiled food.

Some kitchens were dirty, and some foods were stored incorrectly.

Seven businesses had their food licences suspended.

Four businesses in Banjara Hills were told to stop operating right away.

Officials threw away food that could make people sick.

They also collected 35 samples to test for possible adulteration.

Businesses that do not fix the problems may face stronger legal action.

Key facts

Establishments inspected: 67 total: 21 in Banjara Hills and Lakdikapool, and 46 in other districts.
Licences suspended: Seven Food Safety and Standards Authority of India licences.
Immediate closures: Four Banjara Hills establishments were directed to stop operations.
Samples collected: 35 samples suspected of adulteration: 13 from Hyderabad and 22 from districts.
Violations found: Pest infestations, spoiled or contaminated food, expired products, dirty kitchens and inadequate storage.
Further action: Show-cause notices, improvement notices, penalties and re-inspections are being pursued.
Possible consequences: Businesses that fail mandatory re-inspections may face stricter legal action.

NDTV · 2 hrs ago