The Telangana High Court has directed Food Safety Department authorities to conduct a fresh inspection of G. Pulla Reddy Sweets' premises in Hyderabad and submit a report on the next date of hearing. The direction came while hearing a writ petition challenging the suspension of the sweet-maker's FSSAI licence, with the court declining interim relief but ordering a reinspection before further consideration of the matter.
TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of 14 restaurants and eating establishments in Hyderabad and issued show-cause notices to eight others after inspections revealed serious food safety violations. Officials found unhygienic kitchens, pest infestations, rotten and contaminated food items.
The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs, along with police, inspected 20 food establishments in Kukatpally during a special drive. Officials found serious violations including spoiled meat, pest infestations and unhygienic conditions, leading to suspension of licences and closure of one hostel.
