Ameerpet: A task force from the Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at various sweet shops in the Ameerpet area on October 23, 2024, revealing multiple food safety violations across local establishments.

Delhi Mithaiwala, Ameerpet

During the inspection at Delhi Mithaiwala, authorities found several issues, including the absence of medical fitness certificates and water analysis reports. A FoSTaC-trained supervisor was also not present.

The premises lacked proper insect-proof screens on doors and windows, and food items such as curd and milk were not labelled. Additionally, sugar bags were stored directly on the floor without maintaining a gap between the walls, and rat feces were observed on the storage room racks, indicating a possible rodent infestation. Open dustbins were found in the kitchen area.

Agra Sweets, Ameerpet

At Agra Sweets, inspectors noted that a copy of the FSSAI registration was not displayed and that the business operated with registration instead of a state license. Open dustbins were also found in the store.

Officials found the food handlers without head caps, gloves, and aprons. Semi-prepared food items stored in the refrigerator were neither covered nor labelled. Expired food products, including Chivda (6 packets) and Bhel (7 packets), were discovered and subsequently discarded.

Vinuthna Foods, Ameerpet

Vinuthna Foods operated with an expired registration certificate instead of a state license. Ready-to-eat savouries were not labelled, and food handlers were found without head caps or aprons. There were no pest control records available, and proper records regarding the procurement of food articles were also missing. The store lacked adequate storage facilities.

Vasi Reddy Home Foods, Ameerpet

At Vasi Reddy Home Foods, inspectors found that the FSSAI registration copy was not displayed, and the business was operating with registration rather than a state license. Food handlers in the storeroom were found without head caps, gloves, or aprons. Pest control records and medical fitness certificates were absent, and ready-to-eat savouries and pickles in storage for sale were not labelled.

Consumers are encouraged to report food safety concerns using the FoSCoS App. For more information and to download the app, visit the following links for Android: play.google.com/store/apps/det… IOS: apps.apple.com/in/app/food-safety-compliance-system-foscos/id1481748596