Tirupati:Municipal commissioner M. Jaya Krishna has warned hotels against violating food safety and hygiene standards, cautioning that stringent action would be taken against establishments selling substandard food.
Acting on public complaints, health officials led by health officer Dr Yuva Anvesh conducted surprise inspections at three branches of Table 9 restaurants near the RTC bus stand, on KT Road and at Karakambadi Road on Saturday.
The RTC bus stand branch was found to have unhygienic kitchens, utensil-cleaning and storage areas. It also lacked pest-control measures and the mandatory certificate. Officials immediately sealed its storeroom.
At the KT Road branch, inspectors found dirty kitchens and utensil-cleaning areas, mouldy walls, blocked drains, improper waste disposal and cockroach infestation in the storeroom. They also found expired and pest-infested food materials, including bread packets. The use of banned single-use plastic was detected.
Officials seized the prohibited and expired materials, sealed the storeroom, imposed a fine and issued a notice prohibiting business operations until the premises were cleaned and pest-control measures implemented.
The Karakambadi Road branch was found to be maintaining satisfactory hygiene standards.
The commissioner said the civic body was committed to ensuring quality food for residents and pilgrims visiting the temple city. He warned that strict action would be taken against hotels found compromising public health.
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