Archive · 27 Aug 2026
VMC Fines Three Vijayawada Eateries Over Poor Kitchen Hygiene
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation inspected several places that sell food.
Officials wanted to make sure the food was safe for people.
They found dirty or unhygienic kitchens at three establishments.
Trinadh Tiffin Centre was fined ₹3,000.
Trinadh Fast Food Centre was also fined ₹3,000.
Mahalakshmi Sweets and Samosa was fined ₹1,000.
Officials said kitchens and food-storage areas must be kept clean.
They also told workers to cover food and practice personal hygiene.
More action may be taken if businesses do not follow food-safety rules.
Three food establishments were fined a combined ₹7,000 for unhygienic kitchens.
Trinadh Tiffin Centre and Trinadh Fast Food Centre each received ₹3,000 fines.
Mahalakshmi Sweets and Samosa was fined ₹1,000.
VMC officials conducted inspections in Vijayawada’s 37th division under Circle-1 on Thursday.
Operators were told to clean kitchens, cover stored food, and maintain staff hygiene.
- Who
- The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, acting under Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra’s directions, inspected food establishments.
- What
- Three establishments were fined a total of ₹7,000 for poor kitchen hygiene.
- When
- The inspections took place on Thursday.
- Where
- The inspections occurred in the 37th division under Circle-1 in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The VMC said the inspections were intended to ensure food safety and protect public health.
- Total fines
- ₹7,000
- Fined establishments
- Trinadh Tiffin Centre, Trinadh Fast Food Centre, and Mahalakshmi Sweets and Samosa
- Individual fines
- ₹3,000 each for the two Trinadh establishments; ₹1,000 for Mahalakshmi Sweets and Samosa
- Inspection area
- 37th division under Circle-1
- Inspection targets
- Hotels, bar-and-restaurants, juice shops, and tea stalls
- Required measures
- Clean kitchens and storage areas, cover food, and maintain staff hygiene
- Enforcement warning
- Strict action was threatened against establishments violating food-safety norms