FSSAI licence of iconic Hyderabad hotel Shadab suspended over food safety violations
Authorities in Hyderabad have suspended the FSSAI license of the iconic Hotel Shadab and shut down several other cafes following a city-wide food safety inspection. Officials discovered multiple violations, including poor hygiene, expired food, and the presence of pests.
Why it matters
This enforcement action highlights growing concerns over food safety standards in major urban centers and the government's increased regulatory oversight of the hospitality sector.
The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has shut down two cafes and suspended the FSSAI licence of Hotel Shadab, Madina Circle branch following inspections on Wednesday, that found multiple violations of food safety and hygiene norms.
A total of nine enforcement teams comprising Food Safety Officers and police personnel conducted a special drive at 19 cafes and snack points across Hyderabad on Wednesday.
During the inspections, officials found several violations, including establishments operating without valid FSSAI licences or registrations, poor hygiene in food preparation areas, improper handling and storage of food, expired and spoiled food articles, and infestations of houseflies and cockroaches. Some food handlers were also found without headgear.
Dreamz Cafeteria in Bagh Lingampally and Asiatic Cafe in Panjagutta were closed after officials found that they were operating without valid FSSAI licences or registrations.
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