Overview

• Food safety teams in Hyderabad have checked 27 sweet outlets so far as part of a festival-timed drive.
• Inspectors reported frequent pest and house-fly infestations and the use of untested water in preparation areas.
• Other violations included broken flooring in tiffin sections, dirty ovens, open dustbins, and missing worker medical records.
• Food handlers were found without gloves or hairnets, indicating gaps in basic hygiene practices.
• GHMC is issuing notices for violations and will initiate adjudication in serious cases, while directing shops to display preparation dates and shelf life on sweets.