Task force uncovers hygiene lapses at Concu and Asian Pavilion in Sainikpuri

HYDERABAD/SAINIKPURI: The task force conducted inspections at Hotel Asian Pavilion and Concu Sainikpuri on Saturday. Team found significant hygiene violations at these two eateries.
At Hotel Asian Pavilion, the team found the FSSAI true license copy missing from the premises. Food articles in the refrigerator were uncovered and improperly labeled. Stagnant water was present in the kitchen drains. The food handlers lacked medical fitness certificates. Pest control records were unavailable, and cockroaches were discovered in the kitchen.
Expired food and poor sanitation found in eateries
Expired food items, including synthetic food colors, button mushrooms, and mayonnaise, worth Rs. 588, were discarded. Additionally, semi-prepared foods like maida roti, chicken sambol, beetroot sambol, chicken karogen, veg shawarma, and crispy chicken, as well as vegetables like carrots and cauliflower, were infested with fungus and discarded on the spot.
At Concu Sainikpuri, the FSSAI true license copy was not displayed prominently. Dustbins in the kitchen area were left open. The store did not have a FOSTAC trainee available. However, all food handlers wore headgear, gloves, and aprons, and had medical fitness certificates. All food articles in the refrigerators were properly labeled. Unlabeled food items, including vanilla sponge, chocolate dessert, baguette bread, and blueberry compound, worth Rs. 3.7 k, were discarded.
Earlier today, the task force inspected Sri Kalinga Raacharika Ruchulu Veg & Non-Veg, uncovering significant hygiene violations. They found open dustbins, food handlers without protective gear, and stagnant water in kitchen drains. Raw veg and non-veg materials were improperly stored together. The kitchen lacked proper ventilation, was congested, disorganized, and emitted a foul smell.
Floors were untidy with dust and mud patches. The FSSAI license copy was not displayed. Expired food items worth Rs. 950 were discarded. Unlabelled food articles worth Rs. 5.3k and unlabelled prawns and crabs worth Rs. 4.15k were seized. The license number on the copy and bill differed. Medical fitness and FOSTAC training certificates were missing.
These findings highlight the need for stricter adherence to food safety standards in local establishments. Notices will be issued, and further action will be taken accordingly. The public is urged to remain vigilant about food safety to ensure health and hygiene in local dining establishments.