Telangana food safety crack down on top Hyderabad eateries, pubs

Establishments under scanner include KFC outlets, eateries like Kritunga, and watering holes like Head Quarters Rest-O-Bar.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 23, 2024 | 3:15 PMUpdatedMay 23, 2024 | 3:15 PM

From left: Telangana Food Safety Department task force officials at work, an open-lid bin at an establishment, and improperly stored masala paste that the team discovered.

Telangana’s Food Safety Department is raiding restaurants and pubs across Hyderabad, exposing the use of expired or substandard food or drinks. Establishments under scanner include outlets of the fast-food chain KFC, eateries like Kritunga, and watering holes like Head Quarters Rest-O-Bar. Several ice-cream joints and retail stores, including in posh Banjara Hills, are among the culprits.

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