TG-SAFE Inspections at Hyderabad Restaurants

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG-SAFE) conducted special inspections at seven prominent restaurants in Hyderabad. The outlets inspected were Chutneys, Spice 6 and Ohri’s in Banjara Hills; The Spicy Venue in Jubilee Hills; 4 Seasons Multi-Cuisine Restaurant and Shah Ghouse in Tolichowki; and Pista House in Gachibowli. Officials reported several lapses at some establishments, including poor hygiene, expired food products, improper handling and storage, spoiled vegetables, labelling violations and pest infestation.

Officials collected 11 food samples for laboratory testing over suspected adulteration and issued four improvement notices and three show-cause notices. At Pista House in Gachibowli, officials also reported violations in the storage area and seized certain food products over alleged misbranding violations. Further action will depend on laboratory results and the responses submitted by the establishments concerned.