Hyderabad Pheni Makers Face Crackdown Over Hygiene Violations

Food safety officials checked 12 places in Hyderabad that make pheni before the festive season.

They found food safety and cleanliness problems at the units.

Some food was kept on dirty floors, and inspectors reported flies and uncovered food.

Some businesses did not have the right licences to make food.

Officials took 1,950 kilograms of stock and collected 12 samples to test.

Two units were told to stop working right away.

Five businesses had their food licences suspended, and six others received notices asking them to respond.

Officials said they will keep checking food businesses.