Food violations found at Maredumilli & Dine-O-China Restaurants in Gachibowli
Gachibowli: A task force from the Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections on October 4, 2024, in the Gachibowli area, uncovering multiple food safety violations at local establishments such as Over The Moon Brew Company, Maredumilli Restaurant, and Dine-O-China Restaurants.
Over The Moon Brew Company
The inspection at Over The Moon Brew Company revealed serious violations, including the absence of a true copy of the FSSAI license displayed. A live cockroach infestation was observed in the store room, and several food items stored in the refrigerator were inadequately labelled. Particularly, a 0.5 kg packet of kali mirchi was found to be beyond its use-by date of September 6, 2024.
Additionally, seven packets of BBQ sauce lacked proper FSSAI licensing, logos, and importer details. Spoiled and damaged raw vegetables, including tomatoes, lemons, and cauliflower, were found without appropriate sorting.
Moreover, medical fitness certificates for food handlers were not available, although they were observed wearing hair caps and aprons. Pest control records and water analysis reports were present, and FoStaC-trained personnel were available at the premises.
Task force team has conducted inspections in Gachibowli area on 04.10.2024.
Over The Moon Brew Company, Gachibowli
* FSSAI license true copy was not displayed at the premises.
* Live cockroach infestation observed inside store room.
* Some of the food articles stored inside… pic.twitter.com/aj1Q4IjvxB
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 6, 2024
Maredumilli Restaurant
The task force also identified multiple violations at Maredumilli Restaurant, including the lack of a true copy of the FSSAI license displayed. A live cockroach infestation was found inside the kitchen refrigerator.
Open drains with stagnant water were found, and dustbins were observed to be open without lids. Khowa found inside the refrigerator was expired as of August 5, 2024.
Moreover, the restaurant’s windows lacked insect-proof screens, and the doors were not adequately fitted to prevent pest entry. Food articles in the refrigerator were covered but not labelled. Pest control records were available at the premises.
Maredumilli Restaurant, Gachibowli
04.10.2024* FSSAI license true copy was not displayed at the premises.
* Live cockroach infestation observed in refrigerator inside kitchen premises.
* Drains found open with water stagnation. Dustbins found open without lids.
* Khowa found… pic.twitter.com/KVnXUPR4ZE
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 6, 2024
Dine-O-China
At Dine-O-China, officials discovered that the FSSAI license true copy was also not displayed. The establishment had windows that were not fitted with insect-proof screens and doors that were not properly sealed to prevent pest entry.
Medical fitness certificates for food handlers and water analysis reports were also not available. Clogged drains with stagnant water were observed, and food articles stored in the refrigerator were covered but not properly labelled.
Consumers are encouraged to report food safety concerns using the FoSCoS App. For more information and to download the app, visit the following links Android: play.google.com/store/apps/det… IOS: apps.apple.com/in/app/food-safety-compliance-system-foscos/id1481748596
Dine-O-China, Gachibowli
04.10.2024* FSSAI license true copy was not displayed at the premises.
* Windows not fitted with insect proof screen and doors not close fitted to avoid entry of pests.
* Medical Fitness Certificates for food handlers and Water Analysis Reports not… pic.twitter.com/R989n4sTGk
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) October 6, 2024
