Food safety violations at Jubilee Hills’ 36 Downtown, Makau; more inspections ahead

Hyderabad: A task force team conducted comprehensive inspections across various eateries in the Jubilee Hills area on May 15 and 16. The inspections revealed various food safety violations, leading to the immediate disposal of expired food items and highlighting severe hygiene lapses.

36 Downtown Brew Pub

During the inspection at 36 Downtown Brew Pub, officials found expired food articles, including Sneha Chicken, Done Mushroom, and Hoisin Sauce, valued at Rs 4,000. These items were immediately discarded. Additionally, the pub was cited for not adhering to basic hygiene norms.

Makau Kitchen and Bar

Makau Kitchen and Bar faced similar issues, with expired items such as Sneha Chicken, Bull Dog Sauce, Mala’s Orange Marmalade, Tiparos Fish Sauce, mayonnaise, and fungus-infected cashews worth Rs 4,970. These were immediately discarded. Inspectors also discovered live cockroaches in the store area, raising serious concerns about the establishment’s cleanliness and overall hygiene.

Naturals Icecream

Naturals Icecream was found to be storing ice cream in steel containers and ice cream cones in a refrigerator without proper labelling. Furthermore, the medical fitness certificates of food handlers were not available, a critical requirement for ensuring food safety and hygiene.

The public expressed dismay at the findings. A local resident commented on X saying, “It’s so dangerous to eat outside. Rotten and expired items are being sold, and the kitchens are unhygienic.” Another concerned citizen added, “Their licenses should be cancelled and heavy penalties should be imposed. Please take strict action against those found guilty.”

Penalty for flouting safety

As per the food safety guidelines, failure to comply with food safety regulations and directives issued by a food safety officer will result in a fine of Rs 2 lakhs for any food business operator, unless a reasonable justification for non-compliance is provided.

More inspections to follow

A food safety official stated, “We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. Establishments found violating these standards will face stringent actions, including fines and possible closure.”

Further inspections are expected in the coming weeks to ensure compliance across all food establishments in the area.