Hyderabad:Dead flies, rat droppings, cockroach infestations, expired food items, use of synthetic food colours and unhygienic conditions were noticed during raids carried out by food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) at several locations. The teams issued improvement notices and directed managements to take corrective measures on priority.
At Kandlakoya’s Baisakhi Family Dhaba, inspectors found expired baby corn and black pepper masala, along with synthetic food colours used in Chinese dishes. FSSAI and trade licences were not displayed, medical fitness and pest control records were missing, and the kitchen was left open without protective mesh. Dead flies were spotted inside the refrigerator, while rusted iron knives were being used for food preparation. Expired items and unsafe equipment were discarded immediately.
Old Trees Café in Kandlakoya was found storing expired sweet sauce and yellow curry paste. Medical fitness certificates of food handlers were unavailable, dustbins lacked proper lids, and water analysis reports were missing.
At Gajularamaram’s Instamart, expired cheese, paneer and yogurt smoothies were seized. Vegetarian and non‑vegetarian items were stored together in an untidy cold room. FIFO and FEFO practices were not followed, and no designated area was maintained for expired or damaged products.
Mandi King in Gachibowli scored just 52 per cent in hygiene checks, with inspectors reporting raw and cooked meat stored together without covering, greasy exhaust systems, cramped cooking areas and reused cooking oil. Floors were wet and unhygienic, while utensil washing lacked hot water sanitisation.
Fire Water Fine Dining in Hitec City scored 62 per cent after cockroach infestations and rat droppings were found in the store area. Raw chicken was stored directly in the freezer without wrapping, rust was noticed inside the freezer, and dustbins remained uncovered.
At Kondapur’s Wah Mandi, stale cooked food including mandi, boiled eggs and chicken wings was discarded on the spot. Raw and cooked meat was stored together, utensils lacked proper sanitisation, and water testing reports were unavailable.
Kake Di Hatti Pure Veg in Madinaguda scored 72 per cent, with inspectors finding uncovered boiled vegetables on the floor, greasy exhaust systems, open dustbins, stagnant water near drains and mould‑infested cauliflower.
Am Aha Restaurant in Madinaguda scored 94 per cent but still showed lapses, including unlabelled prawns and salad stored in the freezer, raw chicken containers placed directly on the floor, damaged chopping boards and dust accumulation in the storeroom.
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