Food safety raids at Nanking Chinese Restaurant in Secunderabad

Secunderabad: A task force from the Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at two food establishments, Nanking Chinese Restaurant at Parklane in Secunderabad and Sriram Food Services (Canteen FBO) at MNR Medical College, Sangareddy, on October 28, 2024.

Nanking Chinese Restaurant, Secunderabad

During the raid at Nanking Chinese Restaurant, officials discovered several violations of food safety regulations. The FSSAI license was not prominently displayed, and the refrigeration units were found in unsanitary conditions, with all doors and lids broken. Officials found raw and cooked food items, which were improperly stored together, and the kitchen was also in a deplorable state, with flaking ceilings and dirty floors, walls, and ceilings.

Additionally, the dustbins did not have lids, resulting in a significant presence of houseflies in the kitchen. Food safety officials observed that food handlers were not wearing the appropriate attire, including hairnets, aprons, and gloves. Furthermore, essential documentation, such as FoSTaC training certificates, medical fitness certificates for food handlers, water analysis reports, and pest control records, was missing.

Food Safety officials have conducted an inspection in 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 at 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 on 28.10.2024.

* FSSAI license copy was not displayed at a prominent location.

* Refrigerators were in unhygienic condition… pic.twitter.com/My8y7LZbEU

— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 29, 2024

Sriram Food Services (Canteen FBO) at MNR Medical College, Sangareddy

At Sriram Food Services, officials noted inadequate storage for raw materials and unclean kitchen areas. The storage and kitchen lacked proper lighting, and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items were stored together under temperature control.

Six food products were found to be expired, and several items were unlabelled. Like the previous establishment, this canteen lacked essential documentation, including medical fitness certificates for food handlers, water analysis reports, and pest control records.

Consumers are encouraged to report any food safety concerns using the FoSCoS App. For more information and to download the app, visit the following links: Android- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foscos&hl=en&gl=US and iOS -https://apps.apple.com/in/app/food-safety-compliance-system-foscos/id1481748596.

Food safety officials have conducted an inspection in 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗠𝗡𝗥 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗱𝘆 on 28.10.2024.

𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗕𝗢)

* Proper storage not available for raw material.

* Kitchen area… pic.twitter.com/jtFlng4kEd

— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 29, 2024