Hotels, food joints infested with rats, cockroaches put on TG SAFE radar

♦TG SAFE teams find rats, cockroaches and unhygienic kitchens along the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway

♦ Insect-infested pulses and ingredients seized or detected

♦ Improper meat and dairy storage

♦l Previous-day cooked food stored for reuse

♦Some hotels face closure

♦ Others to receive show-cause or improvement notices

Hyderabad: The TG SAFE Food Wing and Enforcement teams launched enforcement action against hotels along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway after detecting multiple food safety and hygiene violations. During the inspections, cockroaches and rats were found in storage areas, while food was being prepared in unhygienic kitchens.

The teams launched inspections on Tuesday at several hotels along the national highway between Koyyalagudem and Kodad on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada route.

The inspections covered several establishments, including Hotel Sri Mamatha Inn, Midway Plaza, Amma Cheti Vanta and Hotel Sai Priya, among others.

During the inspections, officials reportedly found cockroaches and rats in food storage areas, while food was being prepared in unhygienic kitchen conditions. Insect-infested pulses and other ingredients used in cooking were also discovered.

Officials further observed that meat and dairy products were not being stored at the prescribed temperatures, raising concerns over food safety and the risk of contamination. Cooked food from the previous day was also reportedly being stored for later use.

Following the inspections, authorities said that strict action would be taken against establishments found violating food safety standards. Some hotels will also face closure, while others are to receive show-cause notices or improvement notices, depending on the nature of the violations.

The inspections highlighted the concerns over hygiene, food storage and safe food preparation practices at eateries serving travellers along the busy Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway, especially during the festive rush.

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M M Farooqui, senior correspondent with interest in writing a range of stories about Hyderabad and its Purana Sheher. An experienced journalist specializing in departments including Heritage, Transport, Municipal Corporation, Majlis among others with over six years of writing expertise. When not immersed in writing, he can be found spending time in eating Hyderabadi cuisines, Mughlai, Chinese, exploring new things and listening to songs and qawwalis. Farooqui is an accomplished writer with a passion for writing with six years of experience, he has honed his craft in various genres. Farooqui’s diverse family history and embracing cultures have enriched his writing with unique perspectives.

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