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Rat feces found at Jubilee Hills restaurant, dead lizard discovered at dairy near Hyderabad

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The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted inspections at several eateries in Hyderabad and Jangaon district on Saturday. The inspections revealed various violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 at Kishkinda Kitchen (Kake di Hatti) and Poshnosh Lounge and Bar in Jubilee Hills. Kishkinda Kitchen was found to have a live cockroach infestation, rodent infestation, and was operating in unhygienic conditions. They also lacked essential documents like water analysis reports, Fostac certificates, and medical fitness certificates for food handlers. Poshnosh Lounge and Bar was operating without a valid license, had expired food items, and their kitchen was found to be in unsanitary conditions. They also failed to present required documents like water analysis reports and pest control records. At Shakti Milk and Milk Products factory in Jangaon district, the inspectors discovered unsanitary conditions including houseflies and mosquitoes in the stored ghee, a dead lizard near food items, and unsterilized equipment. 720 kg of contaminated curd was discarded and 1,700 kg was seized due to labeling violations. The food safety inspectors have taken samples for laboratory analysis and will initiate appropriate action against the violating food establishments based on the FSS Act, 2006 and FSS Rules and Regulations, 2011.
Food Safety Violations Hyderabad, Rat Feces, Dead Lizard Found in Hyderabad Restaurants & Dairy

Hyderabad: Continuing its crackdown on food safety violations in eateries, the Telangana Food Safety Department conducted inspections across the city on Saturday.

These inspections at two restaurants Kishkinda Kitchen (Kake di Hatti) and Poshnosh Lounge and Bar in Jubilee Hills uncovered various violations under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

At Kishkinda Kitchen, the officials discovered a live cockroach infestation in the kitchen while the presence of rat feces in the storage unit suggested rodent infestation.

The officials also observed that water analysis reports, Fostac certificates and medical fitness certificates for the food handlers were unavailable. They were operating under unhygienic conditions in the kitchen room while the refrigerators were filled with food waste. They also found spoiled lemons and potatoes in the cooking area.

โ€œThe drains in the kitchen were found to be clogged with food waste. Semi prepared food articles and raw materials, food and non-food items were found to be stored together,โ€ Food Safety Commissioner said.
The food safety inspectors found that the license of Poshnosh Lounge and Bar had expired in December 2024 and the eatery was operating without renewing it. The facility failed to present the water analysis reports, pest control records, Fostac certificates and medical records of employees to the officials.

Their kitchen was found to be operating under unhygienic conditions. The refrigerators were not defrosted and cleaned properly and the cooking area had no proper drainage. The vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items were not stored separately and many food items were dumped on the floor. The officials also found expired food items and the cashew nuts were found to be infested with insects.

Meanwhile, the food safety department conducted a similar inspection at the Shakti Milk and Milk Products factory in Jangaon district. During an inspection, the officials found that the facility was operating under unhygienic conditions, posing serious health risks to customers.

The inspectors discovered houseflies and mosquitoes in the stored ghee and a dead lizard near food items in the cold storage room. The equipment at the milk factory was not found sterilized and cleaned.

The officials discarded 720 kg of curd due to contamination and spoilage while 1,700 kg was seized for labelling violations. The seized material and the samples have been sent for laboratory analysis and the food safety inspectors will initiate appropriate action against the manufacturing unit in accordance with the FSS Act, 2006 and FSS Rules and Regulations, 2011.