The task force from the Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, conducted inspections at two food establishments in Nirmal town on April 16, 2025. The officials shared their findings on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, highlighting several violations of food safety and hygiene norms. At Bandhan Sweet House, the task force noted that no proper hygiene was maintained within the premises. Food handlers were seen working without hair caps and gloves. Moreover, expired bread packets and unlabelled ready-to-eat savouries were also identified and destroyed on the spot.
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𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗡𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) April 18, 2025
16.04.2025
* No proper hygiene maintained within the premises.
* Food handlers are not wearing hair caps and gloves.
* Expired bread packets and unlabelled ready to eat savouries were identified and destroyed.
*… pic.twitter.com/urmPBU48kk
Officials raised concerns about the suspected use of excess synthetic food colours in items like green peas and sev. Aside from this, open dustbins were found placed in close proximity to the food preparation and storage areas, and no pest control management system was noted.
The officials also inspected Hotel Mayuri Inn, where they found that the FSSAI license was not displayed in a prominent location. The cooking premises and vegetable storage area lacked basic hygiene. Food handlers were not following sanitary practices and had not received FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) training. The officials found rotten and fungus-infested cabbages and beetroots in the vegetable store. Moreover, long-stored meat and unlabelled paneer were found in the refrigerator, which was not only untidy but also operating at improper temperatures. Plus, the establishment also did not take any pest control measures.
State level task force team has conducted inspections in food establishments in Nirmal district on 16.04.2025.
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) April 18, 2025
𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝘂𝗿𝗶 𝗜𝗻𝗻, 𝗡𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻
* FSSAI llicence is not displayed at a prominent location.
* No proper hygiene is maintained within the cooking… pic.twitter.com/i48lOkltYi
On the same day, an inspection was also conducted at IFC Restaurant in Nirmal town. Officials reported poor hygiene standards across the kitchen and storage areas. Food handlers were found to be inadequately trained, with no personal hygiene measures being followed. The kitchen's sewage system was found to be clogged, posing a serious health hazard. Expired sauces and other raw ingredients were discovered on the premises.
𝗜𝗙𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗡𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) April 18, 2025
16.04.2025
* No proper hygiene is maintained within the cooking premises and store room.
* Food handlers are not well trained and no personal hygiene is maintained.
* Sewage system in the kitchen was found to be clogged.
*… pic.twitter.com/wRfhy2oEFH
Further, improper storage practices were observed, with some raw materials found to be insect-infested, and rat faeces were identified among them. No pest control measures had been implemented, and an open dustbin was located dangerously close to cooked and semi-cooked food.
This comes after the task force carried out an inspection at two private food companies in Hyderabad's Gachibowli area. The officials discovered expired food items at one of the establishments. Read all about it here.
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