Food kept near drains, use of broken eggs among food safety violations found at Hyderabad food court
Telangana food safety officials inspected Vennela Food Court in Hyderabad and discovered multiple severe hygiene violations, including food stored near drains and the use of broken eggs. The establishment was also found to be operating without a valid FSSAI license and lacked necessary medical and pest control documentation.
Why it matters
This report highlights ongoing public health risks in the food service industry and underscores the importance of regulatory oversight in ensuring consumer safety.
The Telangana Food Safety department teams inspected Vennela Food Court in Hyderabad’s Saroornagar on Monday (July 27, 2026) and found several serious food safety and hygiene violations.
According to the department, the establishment operated without a valid Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence. Officials also found prepared food kept near drains, stored on newspapers, and left without proper wrapping or labelling.
The inspection further revealed that broken eggs were used for food preparation. Food handlers were found to have maintained poor personal hygiene, while the kitchen, washing area and exhaust system were unhygienic and greasy.
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