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Hygiene lapses at Varalaxmi Tiffins, Gachibowli: Rats, unclean surfaces found

On March 21, 2025, Telangana State Food Safety officials conducted surprise inspections in Hyderabad, uncovering serious hygiene and safety violations at multiple food establishments. Kshatriya Foods in Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, exhibited multiple violations, including dirty flooring, leaking oil from greasy chimneys, clogged drainage systems, and a lack of proper food storage. Food handlers lacked basic hygiene practices, and the establishment lacked essential documentation like pest control records and medical fitness certificates. Varalaxmi Tiffins in Gachibowli presented similar concerns, with an unclean kitchen, broken flooring, and inadequate waste disposal. The establishment also lacked water analysis reports and medical fitness certificates, and used unclean plastic utensils. Hotel Tulips Grand in Turkayamjal, Hayathnagar, was found to have unhygienic cooking and storage areas, including an open dustbin near the cooking area, expired food items, and rotten meat in the cold chamber. The establishment also lacked a proper drainage system and reused oil for cooking, as well as failing to provide essential documentation. These findings highlight the need for stricter enforcement of food safety regulations in Hyderabad to protect public health.
11:36 AM Mar 22, 2025 IST | Neelima Eaty
Updated At - 12:20 PM Mar 22, 2025 IST
On March 21, 2025, Telangana State Food Safety officials conducted surprise inspections in Hyderabad, uncovering serious hygiene and safety violations at multiple food establishments. Kshatriya Foods in Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, exhibited multiple violations, including dirty flooring, leaking oil from greasy chimneys, clogged drainage systems, and a lack of proper food storage. Food handlers lacked basic hygiene practices, and the establishment lacked essential documentation like pest control records and medical fitness certificates. Varalaxmi Tiffins in Gachibowli presented similar concerns, with an unclean kitchen, broken flooring, and inadequate waste disposal. The establishment also lacked water analysis reports and medical fitness certificates, and used unclean plastic utensils. Hotel Tulips Grand in Turkayamjal, Hayathnagar, was found to have unhygienic cooking and storage areas, including an open dustbin near the cooking area, expired food items, and rotten meat in the cold chamber. The establishment also lacked a proper drainage system and reused oil for cooking, as well as failing to provide essential documentation. These findings highlight the need for stricter enforcement of food safety regulations in Hyderabad to protect public health.
hygiene lapses at varalaxmi tiffins gachibowli rats unclean surfaces found
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Hyderabad: On March 21, 2025, the Telangana State Commissioner of Food Safetyโ€™s Task Force conducted surprise inspections across several areas of Hyderabad, uncovering significant hygiene and safety violations in multiple food establishments.

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Kshatriya Foods, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur

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The inspection at Kshatriya Foods revealed several hygiene issues. The flooring was dirty, with broken tiles and stagnant water. Greasy chimneys were leaking oil, and the drainage system was clogged with food waste.

Food safety officials discovered a large number of houseflies in the vegetable cutting area, along with the use of synthetic food coloring. The refrigerators were in poor condition, with vegetables and non-vegetarian food stored together, and blood from chicken and mutton was found seeping into the freezer.

Moreover, food handlers were not wearing head caps or gloves, and the meat was kept in unlabeled plastic containers in the refrigerator. The establishment also did not provide pest control records, medical fitness certificates for food handlers, or water analysis reports.

Varalaxmi Tiffins, Gachibowli

At Varalaxmi Tiffins, the kitchen was found in an unhygienic state, with unclean walls and broken flooring. The exhaust was greasy, with oil dripping down. Stagnant water was observed due to clogged drains, and food waste was being discarded directly into the drain.

The grinding area was also unhygienic, with chutney spilled on the walls. Dustbins without lids and rats seen outside the kitchen area added to the sanitation concerns.

Raw ingredients were stored directly on the floor, and the establishment failed to present water analysis reports or medical fitness certificates for food handlers. The use of plastic utensils, many of which were unclean and broken, was also noted.

Hotel Tulips Grand, Turkayamjal, Hayathnagar

The State-level inspection at Hotel Tulips Grand revealed unhygienic conditions in both the cooking and storage areas. An open dustbin was found near the cooking area, and expired mushrooms, insect-infested ice creams, and spoiled poppy seeds were discovered in the store room.

A large quantity of rotten meat (96 kg) was found in the cold chamber, along with infested ice creams worth Rs. 2,500 and 10 packets of spoiled mushrooms, all of which were discarded.

The kitchen lacked a proper drainage system, and oil was being reused for cooking. Like the other establishments, Hotel Tulips Grand could not provide pest control records or medical fitness certificates for food handlers.

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