Food Safety Taskforce seizes Rs 5,380 worth of items at Sainikpuri Hotel inspection
Hyderabad: On Saturday, the Commissioner of the Food Safety Taskforce conducted an inspection at Sri Kaling Raacharika Ruchulu, a hotel serving both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food in Sainikpuri. During the inspection, items worth Rs 5,380 were seized, and discarded food items worth Rs 5,275 were disposed of.
During the inspection, several serious violations were identified. Dustbins were found to be openly exposed in the kitchen area, posing a potential health hazard. Several food handlers were observed without head caps, gloves, and aprons. The kitchen drains were blocked by water and food waste, creating an unsanitary environment. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian raw materials were stored in the same refrigerator without proper lids and labels, raising concerns about cross-contamination. The Food Safety Taskforce noted that the kitchen lacked adequate ventilation, compromising food safety standards.
The store is very congested and disorganized, with food items on the floor. The floor is untidy, with a lot of dust and mud patches. The task force discovered that a foul smell was coming from the entrance of the store all the way to the kitchen area.
Task force inspected the establishments situated at Sainikpuri:
Hotel Name :*M/s Sri Kaling Raacharika Ruchulu veg & non veg* .1. Dustbins kept open in the kitchen area.
2. some food handlers not wearing headcaps, gloves and aprons.
3. Drains are stagnated with water and… pic.twitter.com/qiGyuB5Rzf— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) June 8, 2024
The FSSAI license was not displayed on the premises. Expired food items such as golisoda, dalda (vanaspati), and Britannia bread had to be discarded, resulting in a loss of Rs 950, said the task force.
The Food Safety Task Force reported the seizure of unlabeled food products, including nutmeg, broken cashews, stones, flour, King cashews, and green Indian cardamom, totaling Rs 5,380. Additionally, unlabeled prawns and crabs were discarded, resulting in Rs 4,150.
Also, the license number on the receipt did not match the bill. Furthermore, the Food Business Operators (FBO) did not have the medical fitness certificate and FOSTAC training certificates available, as mentioned on the Food Safety Task Force’s Twitter account.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
