Telangana Food Safety finds violations in 387 hostels inspected over past two months
Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on unhygienic practices, the Telangana Food Safety Department has inspected a total of 387 hostels across the state in the past two months. The inspections, conducted by Food Safety teams along with ‘Food Safety on Wheels’ vehicles, targeted both private and government hostels/PGs.
A significant number of hostels were found operating without the mandatory FSSAI license or registration. Furthermore, the inspections revealed unhygienic practices in food preparation and storage across many facilities.
The Food Safety Department has issued notices to the concerned Food Business Operators (FBOs) highlighting the violations discovered. Officials have informed the FBOs about the statutory requirements of the FSS Act, 2006, and instructed them to obtain the necessary licenses immediately. Additionally, they have been briefed on proper food preparation and storage practices, along with the mandatory procedures outlined in the FSS Rules and Regulations, 2011.
The department has directed all hostel operators in Telangana to obtain FSSAI licenses and strictly adhere to the established food safety regulations. For guidance on the FSS Act and FoSTaC training, hostel operators can contact their designated food safety officer.
Major hygiene issues unearthed in Madhapur Hostels
A recent inspection by the Food Safety team on Saturday, June 15th, in Madhapur uncovered serious hygiene and licensing violations in several establishments. These breaches pose a significant health risk to residents.
Narayana Medical Academy (Sy No. 11/51, Madhapur) was operating without a valid FSSAI license and lacked a mandatory FOSTAC supervisor on staff. Inspectors found alarming hygiene issues, including rusted water dispensers and an unclean serving area.
Food Safety teams, along with ‘Food Safety on Wheels’ vehicles, have conducted inspections in several hostels/PGs (both private and government) in the past two months across the state of Telangana.
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— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) July 10, 2024
At Narayana Society (Sy No. 11/20, Madhapur), inspectors discovered expired white gravy (2kg) and chopp masala (2kg). Similar hygiene issues were present, including a rusted dosa pan, an untidy grinding area, and a kitchen with overall uncleanliness. Additionally, open drainage and garbage storage areas were found in deplorable conditions.
