Telangana Archives

Statewide Inspection Drive Puts Major Pizza Chains Under Scrutiny in Telangana 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 26, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Task Force in Telangana placed major pizza chains under the scanner during a statewide inspection, raiding 55 outlets, including several within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits. Major Chains Under Watch The team inspected 18 Pizza Hut outlets, 16 Domino’s outlets, and 21 other pizzerias and bakeries. They identified
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Grill Affair Faces Action Over Hygiene Lapses in Telangana 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 17, 2025
Key Update Telangana’s food safety authorities recently inspected three Grill Affair restaurant branches following complaints about hygiene. During the inspections, they found multiple violations, including reused oil, uncovered and mixed food, cobwebs, pest infestations, and open kitchens without mesh protection. Inspectors also noted missing pest control measures and health records. The officials have initiated action
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Adulterated, Untouched: Telangana’s Food Safety Crackdown Stalls 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Overview Despite a sharp rise in food adulteration across Telangana—particularly in Hyderabad—enforcement efforts remain sluggish. Over the past four months, food safety officials carried out 5,088 inspections and flagged 381 eateries. Yet, more than 60% of these establishments escaped any penalty. Between 2020 and 2025, authorities tested 18,283 food samples across the state. Of those,
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Food Safety Raids in Karimnagar Reveal Alarming Violations at Sweet Shops 0

Key Update Food safety officials launched surprise raids across several popular sweet shops in Karimnagar town, Telangana, on Wednesday, uncovering serious violations in hygiene, storage, and food preparation practices just ahead of the festive season. Led by Assistant Food Controller Khaleef, Gazetted Food Inspector Rohit Reddy, and Food Safety Officer Ankith Reddy, the inspection team

NHRC Flags Food Safety Failures in Telangana Residential Schools 0

Key Development The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Telangana government to probe widespread food poisoning incidents in residential schools that sickened over 800 children. During its two-day camp in Hyderabad, the Commission flagged serious food safety lapses and demanded urgent corrective action. School Meals Under Scrutiny After Widespread Illness Speaking to the

100% Packaged Water Inspections Ordered by FSSAI Chief in Hyderabad 0

Key Development FSSAI Chief Executive Officer G. Kamala Vardhana Rao has called for 100% inspection of packaged drinking water (PDW) units and stringent checks on water treatment plants in Telangana. He chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Hyderabad on Friday to strengthen the state’s food safety ecosystem. The directive comes as food poisoning incidents continue