FSSAI Task Force found violations at several stores in Hyderabad
HYDERABADA: Food safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Task Force team has conducted inspections in Ameerpet Metro Station outlets, Khairatabad area, and Lakdikapul area in the past three days and found violations in maintaining the outlets.
Task Force Conducts Inspections at Metro Station Outlets
On Thursday, a FSSAI Task Force team inspected outlets at Ameerpet Metro Station. At Ratnadeep Retail Store, they found 15 leaking packs of Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate. These were seized, and samples were taken for analysis.
Jumbo King Burgers faced multiple violations. The outlet operated with a registration instead of the required license, breaching FSSAI rules. It did not use a TPC Meter to check the quality of reused oil. The task force discarded unlabeled Paneer Patty worth ₹ 2,600 due to this issue. They also noted hygiene problems like water stagnation and open dustbins.
Task force team has conducted inspections in Lakdikapul area on 18.05.2024.
Rayalaseema Ruchulu
* Maida highly infested with black beetles was found and destroyed (20 kg)
* Tamarind – Infested with insects destroyed (2 kg)
* Expired Amul gold milk was discarded.
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KFC presented improper Medical Fitness Certificates for its staff. The Five Star Food Court also had several issues. They did not monitor the quality of reused oil with a TPC meter. Hygiene problems included open dustbins and staff not wearing hair-caps or gloves. They also lacked medical fitness certificates for their food handlers.
Task Force Inspects Khairatabad Area
On Friday, the Task Force team inspected the Khairatabad area. At Kamat Hotel, they seized unlabeled noodles and tea powder packets worth ₹ 25,000. Food handlers lacked medical fitness certificates and hair-caps or gloves.
At Hotel Sukha Sagara Veg Restaurant, they destroyed JK Button Mushroom Packets worth ₹ 1,425, which lacked manufacturing and use-by dates. Plastering flakes were spread over roof and wall areas. The kitchen premises lacked separation from the outside environment.
Task Force Inspections in Lakdikapul Area
On Saturday, the Task Force team inspected Rayalaseema Ruchulu Restaurant. They found 20 kg of Maida infested with black beetles and destroyed it. They also destroyed 2 kg of insect-infested tamarind. Expired Amul gold milk was discarded. They seized 168 bottles of Goli Soda worth ₹ 16,000 due to a lack of manufacturing licenses. Unlabeled cashew and jawari roti worth ₹ 11,000 were discarded. Improper storage practices included storing veg and non-veg together. Hygiene issues included blocked drains and open kitchen windows.
At Shah Ghouse, they found unlabeled prepared and semi-prepared food in storage. Medical records for food handlers were unavailable. Hygiene issues included water stagnation. The team lifted statutory samples and sent them for lab analysis.
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.
