FSSAI licences suspended of 14 Hyderabad restaurants including Shah Ghouse, Hotel Nayaab; Taj Falaknuma gets show cause notice

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended food safety licences of 14 popular restaurants in Hyderabad following inspections that uncovered multiple violations. Hotel Nayaab, Shah Ghouse Cafe, Taj Falaknuma Palace, and other establishments received show-cause notices for serious infractions.

Inspectors, comprising 22 Food Safety Officers and police personnel, conducted special drives across Golconda and Charminar zones. Violations included cockroach infestations, spoiled vegetables, expired food products, improper storage, and repeated use of cooking oil for frying. 21 food samples suspected of adulteration were collected, and 544 kg of contaminated items were discarded. Further penalties will be imposed on the eight establishments issued show-cause notices.