Nizamabad food safety officials suspend 13 licences after inspections
Enforcement teams found unhygienic conditions, pest issues, and expired items during inspections of 28 establishments in the district.
Food safety enforcement in Nizamabad district led to the suspension of 13 licences on Tuesday after inspections revealed various violations, according to Urban Acres.
Fourteen teams consisting of police personnel and food safety officers inspected 28 businesses, including those manufacturing spices, sweets, and packaged drinking water.
The inspections uncovered issues such as the presence of rodents and cockroaches, the use of expired goods, and staff working without protective clothing.
Officials also noted that some businesses used newspapers to cover food or sold loose powdered spices, which violates food safety regulations.
During the operation, officials seized or discarded 9,645 kg of food articles worth Rs 17.28 lakh and collected 26 samples suspected of being adulterated.
The suspended licences include LP Products, Zunaira Family Restaurant, Chappan Bhog Sweets, Qureshia Hotel, Water Solution Company, Janatha Traders, Ira Foods and Beverages, Sukhjit Starch Mills, Sri Ayyappa Traders, Radhe Mithai Watika, Shree Radhe Enterprises, Mogh Foods and Quality Sweets and Chikki.
Additionally, Maharaja Sweet & Bakes, Panchavati Sweets, Shiva Shakti Ice Cream, and Sagar Bakery were closed for operating without an FSSAI licence.
Show-cause notices were issued to 12 establishments, while three others will receive improvement notices. Further action and penalties will depend on recorded violations and compliance status.