Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?
Food safety officials in Visakhapatnam are cracking down on restaurants following reports of unhygienic conditions and stale food. The city has seen a rise in consumer complaints as the restaurant industry expands rapidly.
Why it matters
Public health is at risk due to poor food handling practices, highlighting the need for stricter regulatory enforcement in the hospitality sector.
Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate? left Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Food Safety officials during an inspection at a popular hotel near Jagadamba Junction in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. V. RAJU V. RAJU https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hcnvtv/article71589485.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/VSP16_FOOD%201.JPG V RAJU Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 15/10/2026 : **** For SPOTLIGHT *** Food Safety officials of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) inspect stale and frozen chicken and biryani at a popular hotel near Jagadamba Junction in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The Food Safety wing has booked nearly 130 cases against hotels this year and collected fines amounting to Rs 28 lakh. Photo: V RAJU / THE HINDU Spotlight The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnam’s dining culture. However, behind this convenience lies a major concern—food safety. Recent inspections across several restaurants in the city have repeatedly exposed stale ingredients, rotten meat, and unhygienic kitchens.
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