Major Food Safety Violations Discovered Across Hyderabad Restaurants and Warehouses
In June-July 2026, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation food safety teams conducted extensive inspections across Hyderabad, India, uncovering widespread hygiene violations at dozens of eateries, warehouses, and supermarkets. Violations included cockroach and rodent infestations, expired and stale food storage, poor sanitation, lack of labeling, and improper segregation of vegetarian/non-vegetarian items. Notable establishments cited include Barbeque Nation, Shah Ghouse, Zomato Hyperpure, Zepto warehouse, and multiple local restaurants. Several FSSAI licenses were suspended, and corrective actions ordered.
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Expired curd, rumali rotis prepared beside washrooms among violations flagged at Hyderabad eateries
On July 9, 2026, food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) conducted inspections at multiple restaurants, cloud kitchens, and a warehouse in Hyderabad, India. They uncovered severe hygiene and food safety violations. At Rebel Food Private Limited in Kondapur, expired curd was being used to prepare mint chaas. At Fire Water Neo Bar and Kitchen, raw meat and seafood were unlabelled, and vegetarian and non-vegetarian items were stored together. At Al Saba Restaurant in Gachibowli, rumali rotis were prepared adjacent to unclean toilets with fly infestation, and the slaughtering area was unhygienic. At the Zepto warehouse in Narsingi, racks and floors were covered in dirt, food was stored without pallets, and pest control units were improperly positioned. The inspections highlight systemic food safety risks in Hyderabad's food industry.
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On July 6, 2026, food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) inspected multiple restaurants in Hyderabad, finding hygiene violations at four establishments. At Itlu - A Veg Diner (82% score), issues included no hot water for sanitizing utensils, water stagnation, unlabelled prepared food, and a misleading water purity claim. Pista House Fine Dining (90%) lacked a separate space for expired food storage and had missing water testing reports. Roast 24x7 (95%) needed freezer door maintenance and better oil quality checks. KFC (96%) required improved drain cleaning near the kitchen. The inspections are part of ongoing CMC efforts to enforce food safety standards in the Cyberabad area.
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On July 4, 2026, food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) conducted inspections at five restaurants in Hyderabad's Kondapur, Gachibowli, and Madinaguda localities. They uncovered severe hygiene violations including stale and spoiled food, cockroach infestations, rat droppings, mould-contaminated vegetables, and excessive reuse of cooking oil. At Wah Mandi, stale mandi, boiled eggs, and chicken wings were discarded; raw and cooked meat were stored together. At Mandi King, cooking oil had been reused for four days, and the kitchen had a greasy exhaust, fly infestation, and unhygienic floors. Firewater Fine Dining Bar and Am Aha Kitchen and Bar both had cockroach infestations, rat droppings, rusted freezers, and raw chicken stored improperly. Kake Di Hatti had unlabeled food, uncovered boiled vegetables on the floor, open dustbins, stagnant water, and mouldy cauliflower. All violations were documented and corrective actions ordered.
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Food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) conducted inspections on July 3, 2026, at three establishments in Hyderabad, uncovering significant hygiene and storage violations. At the Kwickbox Retail Private Limited (Instamart) warehouse in Gajularamaram, expired cheese, yoghurt smoothies, and paneer were discarded; vegetarian and non-vegetarian items were stored together; and cold storage was untidy, with food handlers lacking medical certificates. The facility scored 76% on hygiene. At Old Trees Cafe in Kandlakoya, expired sweet sauce and curry paste were found, along with absent medical certificates and water analysis reports, earning an 82% score. Baisakhi Family Dhaba in Kandlakoya scored 63%, with violations including expired baby corn and black pepper masala, unlicensed operation, open dustbins, dead flies in a refrigerator, rusty knives, and unauthorized synthetic food colors used in dishes. All expired items were discarded on the spot, and corrective instructions were issued.
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The food safety wing of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) conducted inspections at Barbeque Nation and Chinese Wok restaurants in Hyderabad on June 29, 2026, revealing multiple hygiene and food safety violations. At Barbeque Nation, inspectors found unlabelled brownies and kulfi (malai, kesar pista flavours), which were discarded on the spot. The restaurant lacked required food testing, packaging material, and pest control records. Vegetable crates and water bubble containers were unclean, chopping boards were in poor condition, and cockroach infestation was observed in the fruit storage area and near refrigerators. At Chinese Wok, cooked rice had a 36-hour shelf life without laboratory validation, and the outlet failed to maintain food testing, packaging material, and annual medical fitness records for food handlers. Additionally, eggs were used without cleaning, a food handler had untrimmed nails, and water taps near the rice and noodles preparation area were unclean.
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On June 27, 2026, food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) inspected the popular Shah Ghouse Hotel and Restaurant in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, uncovering multiple hygiene violations. The inspection revealed houseflies throughout the kitchen, poor housekeeping with grease, dirt, and dust accumulation, and an unhygienic non-vegetarian cutting area posing cross-contamination risks. Open drains were found with food waste accumulation, the wash area was unclean, and the store room had water leakage. Additionally, semi-prepared food items were stored without labels, the establishment could not produce water testing records, and gutka stains were observed on kitchen walls, indicating poor sanitation and maintenance.
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On June 25, 2026, the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation's food safety teams inspected Zomato Hyperpure Private Limited in the IDA Kukatpally area of Hyderabad, India, and uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations. Authorities seized and disposed of 78 expired packets of Kitchen King masala and expired pizza sauce. The inspection revealed poor storage and sanitation practices, including food and non-food items stored together, vegetarian and non-vegetarian products kept in the same freezer, unhygienic storage trays and poultry chiller, flies near the vegetable segregation area, and food spillages. Samples of peanuts, dal, cumin, and ghee were collected for laboratory analysis. In a separate inspection at The Food Planet in Chandanagar, authorities found greasy exhaust systems, expired raw mutton, unlabeled curd, lack of mandatory records (medical fitness, pest control, water quality), unhygienic kitchen conditions, worn-out equipment, and food handlers without aprons and with untrimmed nails. Both facilities were directed to improve hygiene standards and proper food labeling.
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The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) suspended the FSSAI licence of Zayaka Food Court in Kondapur, Hyderabad, and ordered its closure until further notice after food safety officials uncovered serious hygiene violations during an inspection on June 24, 2026. Violations included stale biryani, spoiled vegetables, non-functional freezers, egg mayonnaise stored improperly, and a severe rodent infestation with rat burrows and droppings. In separate inspections, Vijetha Supermarket Private Limited in Tellapur was found selling rotten fruit, poor-quality peanuts, expired products, and a bloated Frooti bottle, with dead insects on racks and missing medical fitness records. Protein Chef in Madhapur faced issues such as poor cleaning, unclean freezers with unwrapped food, improper thawing, and open dustbins near cooking areas. Food samples were collected from multiple establishments for laboratory analysis, and improvement notices were issued.
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On June 23, 2026, food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation conducted inspections at a Zepto warehouse and several restaurants in Hyderabad, India, following a citizen complaint about expired milk products. At the Zepto warehouse in Gajularamaram, inspectors found an expired FSSAI licence, live cockroach infestation, rusted storage racks, poor housekeeping, and a chicken packet without a legible use-by date which was discarded. The management was issued an improvement notice and directed to strengthen hygiene, documentation, and storage practices. At Platform 65 restaurant, inspectors observed rats, clogged drains, open dustbins, stale food in freezers, uncovered food, and improper segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items, leading to a recommendation for suspension of its FSSAI licence. Iguru Restaurant in Khajaguda had uncovered dustbins, houseflies in the kitchen and storeroom, unlabeled food, unavailable pest control records, and cooked fish curry placed on the floor. Hotel SVM Grand in Bachupally had uncovered dustbins, a slippery kitchen floor, broken tiles, cockroach infestation, and improperly labeled frozen food. The inspections highlighted serious hygiene and contamination risks across all establishments.
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On June 20, 2026, food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) inspected the popular restaurant Sattibabu Biryani in Kondapur, Hyderabad. The inspection revealed several minor hygiene violations, including flies near uncovered food containers and improper labeling on ghee procured by the establishment. Officials instructed the management to ensure all food items are kept covered to prevent contamination and to procure properly labeled food products in compliance with safety norms. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by local authorities to enforce food safety standards in the region.
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On June 18, 2026, food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) conducted inspections at multiple restaurants and eateries in the Cyberabad region of Hyderabad, India. The raids uncovered serious hygiene and food safety violations, including cockroach infestations, storage of stale food, poor sanitation, and improper labeling. At Bahar Cafe in Madeenaguda, inspectors found cockroaches, rusted baking trays, pigeons in raw material storage, and products lacking expiry dates. The Spice Kitchen in PNR Empire had heavy cockroach infestation, grain pests, unlabeled food, and raw chicken stored without wrapping. Nawaabs Restaurant in Anjaiah Nagar was found storing stale meat, rice, noodles, and chicken, with unhygienic freezers, blood accumulation, and no hot water sanitation. Brown Bear Bakery in Kukatpally showed similar issues, including cockroaches, rusted trays, pigeons, and missing date labels. The inspections highlight widespread food safety lapses in the region.
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