On November 13, 2024, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) Food Safety teams conducted surprise inspections at two prominent restaurants: Mughal Restaurant in Lakdikapul and Dine Hill Hotel in Masab Tank.
A recent inspection of two local restaurants revealed a potentially hazardous food handling practice: storing cooked food in refrigerators and reheating it before serving. If not properly managed, this method poses significant health risks.
The discovery has sparked concerns about the adherence to food storage and preparation standards in the city's dining establishments.
Hotels failing to maintain kitchen hygiene will face consequences.Vijayalakshmi Gadwal, GHMC Mayor
Mayor Vijayalakshmi Gadwal spearheaded inspections, reiterating her dedication to upholding hygiene and safety standards in Hyderabad's restaurants. She vowed strict action against non-compliant establishments, emphasizing, "Hotels failing to maintain kitchen hygiene will face consequences." Gadwal urged restaurant owners to prioritize customer health.
Mayor underscored the importance of frequent inspections to enforce health standards in hotels and restaurants. Establishments failing to meet hygiene norms will be shut down, and those operating without valid trade and food licenses will face supplementary regulatory measures.
(Input from various sources)
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