Raids Conducted At Blue Sea Tea And Snacks, Sree Sai Balaji Foods In Secunderabad

A state-level task force recently conducted food safety inspections in Secunderabad, Telangana, and uncovered serious violations at two establishments. On October 9, 2024, the officials went to Sree Sai Balaji Foods on SD Road. They found rotten lemons in storage, stagnant water in a clogged wash basin and an unclean kitchen floor littered with food waste. They observed that some of the refrigerators were also dirty and had food waste inside. The articles were also not stored as they should have been. The team noted "veg and non-veg items, food and non-food items found to be stored together." Additionally, food items such as buns, tea powder and biryani masala did not have labels.

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The officials visited Blue Sea Tea and Snacks on the same day in Regimental Bazar. Wide-ranging violations were noted here too. The establishment had not displayed its FSSAI license on the premises. Medical fitness certificates and FOSTAC (Food Safety Training and Certification) training certificates for staff/ food handlers were unavailable. The task force stated a lack of "adequate space" in the kitchen, which they believe led to "improper cleaning." There were no proper dustbins on the premises. Cockroaches and rats were discovered in the kitchen. The walls were patchy and covered with spillage. There was also a lack of proper ventilation and lighting fixtures.

Recently, the state-level task force had also inspected food establishments at Karimnagar in Telangana. Synthetic colours, unhygienic premises, expired items and more issues were discovered at two places. Click here to know more.

Earlier this month, food safety raids were also conducted at restaurants near Hyderabad's famous zoo. Read the complete story here.

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