The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) uncovered expired items, rotting produce and pest infestations across seven Hyderabad eateries, issuing improvement and show‑cause notices.

  • Expired food items and rotten vegetables found in seven outlets
  • Serious pest infestation and hygiene breaches detected
  • Four improvement notices and three show‑cause notices issued

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) conducted a special inspection on August 29 across seven restaurants in Hyderabad, uncovering multiple food‑safety violations.

Six enforcement teams, comprising Food Safety Officers and police personnel, inspected Chutneys, Spice 6 and Ohri’s in Banjara Hills, The Spicy Venue in Jubilee Hills, 4 Seasons Multicuisine, Shah Ghouse in Tolichowki, and Pista House in Gachibowli.

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Inspectors reported expired food articles, spoiled vegetables, poor storage practices, non‑compliance with labeling regulations, and a pervasive pest infestation. As a result, 11 food samples were seized on suspicion of adulteration for laboratory analysis.

In response, TG SAFE issued four improvement notices and three show‑cause notices, compelling the establishments to rectify the violations promptly.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that rigorous inspections protect consumer health while reinforcing transparency and accountability within the restaurant sector. Ongoing monitoring can prevent future food‑borne incidents.

"Food safety breaches not only endanger public health but also erode consumer trust in the hospitality industry," says food safety expert Dr. Anita Sharma.
Did You Know?: Approximately 250,000 Indians fall ill each year due to food‑borne illnesses, most often linked to improper storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Were the restaurants shut down immediately?

Answer: No, but they received improvement and show‑cause notices requiring corrective action under the law.

Question 2: How will consumers be informed about these violations?

Answer: TG SAFE will publish the findings on its official website and issue public advisories.