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Cockroach Infestation Found at Popular Restaurants in Hyderabad

TPN, Hyderabad: Ongoing scrutiny of restaurants led the food safety department to conduct raids in Hyderabad on Tuesday, October 1. The inspections targeted Silver Bawarchi Restaurant and Bakers, Kakatiya Military Hotel, and Babai Hotel in Patamcheruvu.

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At Babai Hotel, multiple violations of food safety standards were uncovered. The Food Business Operator (FBO) was unable to present a valid FSSAI license, claiming it was still in the application stage. The inspection revealed a live cockroach infestation in both the kitchen and storeroom. Additionally, food items stored in the refrigerator were found uncovered and improperly labeled, raising significant hygiene concerns. Raw items, such as papad and shahjeera, were discovered past their use-by dates and were immediately discarded.

Inspectors noted open windows without insect-proof screens and doors that were not properly sealed, allowing pests to enter. Furthermore, the restaurant failed to provide Medical Fitness Certificates for food handlers and a Water Analysis Report for the bubbling water used in food preparation. While the food handlers were observed wearing hair caps and aprons, the overall hygiene practices were inadequate.

In a similar inspection at Kakatiya Military Hotel, inspectors found the restaurant operating without the mandatory FSSAI license. Live cockroaches were observed in the kitchen, and the refrigerator was in poor condition, containing expired mustard sauce, poppy seeds, and pepper masala, which were discarded. Ill-fitting doors and stagnant water in drains exacerbated the unsanitary conditions. At Silver Bawarchi Restaurant and Bakers, inspectors discovered several food safety violations, including cockroach infestations on kitchen storage racks and expired food items such as dark soy sauce and vanilla flavoring agents. The restaurant also lacked medical certificates for food handlers and proper labeling of bakery items, violating food safety regulations.

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