Customer finds burnt cockroach in masala dosa at Sri Raghavendra Hotel in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a disturbing incident, a couple discovered a burnt cockroach in their masala dosa at Sri Raghavendra Hotel, located under the Ferozguda Municipal Corporation Warangal Highway Main Road Pillar No. 106 in Hyderabad on August 23, 2024.

The customer recounted, “I had eaten half of the dosa when I noticed something unusual. Upon examining the remaining portion, I found a burnt cockroach. After informing the hotel management, they simply apologized, but who will take responsibility if anything happens to me?”

The customers are now concerned about their health and are demanding action against the hotel.

This incident follows similar food safety violations reported at other Hyderabad restaurants. On August 2nd, customers at the Meridian restaurant in Punjagutta found cockroaches in chicken and mutton dishes.

Srikhande Umesh Kumar took to 'X,' formerly known as Twitter, to highlight the issue. He tagged the Commissioner of Food Safety, the Assistant Food Controller from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), stating, "Despite multiple inspections, hygiene standards at local eateries remain a concern. Cockroaches were observed at Meridian restaurant, Punjagutta. Urging authorities @fssaiindia to take immediate action."

Another recent incident involved Bahar Cafe in KPHB Phase 3, where customers have reported rats roaming freely and consuming leftovers. Manish, @WoMotaWalaLadka, also took to 'X' urging immediate intervention by tagging relevant authorities. His post stated, "Urgent action needed at Bahar Cafe! Hygiene is non-existent, with rats freely roaming tables, terrible food quality, and arrogant owners ignoring complaints. Please investigate ASAP!"

Adding to the series of food safety violation reports, a customer found a safety pin in a biryani from Mehfil Restaurant in Manikonda on June 29. This incident followed a previous complaint about bugs in a biryani from Mehfil's Kukatpally branch.

A burnt cockroach was found in a dosa at Raghavendra Hotel, Hyderabad, near pillar 106 on Warangal Highway. The incident has raised concerns among other customers. #Hyderabad #FoodSafety pic.twitter.com/kWyZAATtSG

— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) August 23, 2024