Hyderabad: A food safety inspection at Mandi King’s Gachibowli branch on Saturday, July 4, revealed gross violations like a fly infestation, dirty, slippery floors and oil that had been excessively reused for four days.
Officials also flagged a greasy and unclean exhaust system, an inadequate kitchen workspace, rusted doors and a lack of hot water sanitation. Raw and cooked non-vegetarian food was stored together without proper covering, posing a risk of cross-contamination.
The reused oil was discarded immediately, and an improvement notice was issued by the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation.
Meanwhile, another raid was conducted at Wah Mandi, located opposite AMB Mall, which uncovered stale and spoiled mandi, boiled eggs, and chicken wings. Officials flagged an inadequate washing area and said hot water sanitisation of utensils was not being followed.
Raw and cooked meat were stored together, and vegetarian and non-vegetarian items were not properly segregated. Flaking walls and ceiling were also observed in the vegetable cutting section.
Medical fitness certificates and water testing reports were not available either. The spoiled food was discarded on the spot and an improvement notice was issued.
Raid at Firewater Fine Dining
An inspection was also carried out at Firewater Fine Dining restaurant at Phoenix Towers in Hitech City where officials found a cockroach infestation in the store area, rat droppings, and rust inside the freezer.
Raw chicken was stored directly in the freezer without proper wrapping, and dustbins were kept open inside the kitchen. Medical fitness certificates of the food handlers were also not produced during the inspection.
An improvement notice has been issued.
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