TTD tightens food safety standards for hoteliers ahead of Brahmotsavams

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has implemented stricter food safety regulations for hotels and food outlets before the upcoming Brahmotsavams, which are anticipated to attract a large number of devotees to the Tirumala temple. During a meeting at Asthana Mandapam on Monday, August 31, 2026, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch.

Venkaiah Chowdary emphasized the importance of strict adherence to hygiene and quality standards to ensure safe and hygienic food for the visitors. The TTD has been conducting training programs for hoteliers and their staff on kitchen hygiene, food handling, and processing practices over the past two years. Chowdary directed all hotels to enhance their compliance and maintain the prescribed standards throughout the food preparation and service process.

To enforce the new norms, food samples from each hotel will be tested monthly at a laboratory for compliance with FSSAI standards. Non-compliance may result in penalties of up to ₹5 lakh and the seizure of the hotel premises. Regular audits of hotel kitchens and certification for food-safety standards will also be required of hoteliers.

In addition, hotel food items must be sold at maximum retail price, and health-screening camps will be organized for staff to ensure they meet the necessary health and hygiene standards. The TTD officials present at the meeting included Deputy Executive Officers Venkateswarulu and Somannarayana and Vigilance and Security Officer Surendra.