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Hyderabad food safety crackdown: Eight restaurants lose licences
A rigorous food safety inspection drive in Hyderabad has resulted in eight restaurants losing their FSSAI licences, with one establishment ordered to shut down entirely. The action underscores intensified enforcement of food hygiene standards across the city.
LSN India ·
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken strict action against multiple dining establishments in Hyderabad following comprehensive food safety audits. Eight restaurants have had their operating licences suspended or cancelled due to serious violations of food safety protocols and sanitation standards, while one facility received orders for immediate closure.
The violations documented during inspections included inadequate hygiene practices, improper food storage conditions, and failure to maintain required sanitation benchmarks. Inspectors identified multiple breaches of FSSAI regulations, prompting the regulatory body to initiate enforcement action against the non-compliant establishments.
The crackdown reflects growing concerns about food safety standards in commercial food service operations. Authorities have emphasized that restaurants operating in the city must adhere strictly to prescribed guidelines on food handling, storage, and preparation to protect consumer health.
This enforcement action serves as a warning to other food establishments regarding the importance of compliance with food safety norms. The FSSAI has indicated that similar inspections will continue across the hospitality sector to ensure public health standards are maintained.