Cockroach infestation, expired FSSAI licence among hygiene violations flagged at Hyderabad’s Zepto warehouse
Food safety inspectors in Hyderabad discovered severe hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse and several local restaurants, including cockroach infestations and expired licenses. Authorities have recommended improvement notices and potential suspensions for the affected businesses.
Why it matters
This highlights critical food safety and regulatory compliance issues within the rapidly growing quick-commerce and restaurant sectors in India.
The food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) uncovered multiple hygiene violations during inspections conducted at a Zepto warehouse and several restaurants across Hyderabad on June 23. While the inspection at the Zepto warehouse in Gajularamaram was carried out following a citizen complaint alleging the supply of expired milk products, inspections at other establishments also revealed serious lapses.
The article relies on official inspection reports and factual observations of health violations.
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