Published Oct 08, 2026 | 6:54 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 08, 2026 | 6:54 PM
Inspectors seized 1,950 kg of pheni worth ₹2.30 lakh for labelling violations and suspected substandard quality.
Synopsis: TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of five Hyderabad establishments producing pheni and khara after inspections found unhygienic manufacturing conditions. The inspections also led to the seizure of 1,950 kg of pheni worth ₹2.30 lakh. The authority has additionally issued show-cause notices to six more establishments for violations.
The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the FSSAI licences of five food establishments in Hyderabad producing pheni and khara and ordered them to stop operations after inspections found unhygienic manufacturing conditions.
The establishments are Sri Ganesh Khara and Feni in Bharat Nagar Colony, Attapur; JP Foods in Imam Pura, Jiyaguda; Prem Puri Sweet Phani Shop in Petla Burj, Charminar; Mahaveer Namkeen in Shanti Nagar Colony, Nadergul, Badangpet; and GM Mixture in Attapur.
The action followed inspections by 12 enforcement teams comprising Food Safety Officers and police personnel at 12 manufacturing and retail establishments in the Core Urban Region (CURE) on Thursday, 8 October.
The action followed inspections at 12 manufacturing and retail establishments in the Core Urban Region.
The teams seized 1,950 kg of pheni worth ₹2.30 lakh for labelling violations and suspected substandard quality. They also collected 12 food samples on suspicion of adulteration for laboratory testing.
TG SAFE also found Anjani Foods and Peni Works in Bharat Nagar, Jiyaguda, operating without a licence and under unhygienic conditions. It has also been ordered to cease operations.
Separately, the authority has issued show-cause notices to six other establishments for violations. They are JP Foods at Sri Krishna Nagar, Shivrampally, Attapur; Jaipur Jodpur Pheniwala at Indira Gandhi Society, Madhuban Colony; Ram Niwas Puri Sweet Pheniwala at Mahaboob Gunj; GM Mixtures at Kolsawadi, Begum Bazar; Bhagirath Foods at Imampur, Jiyaguda; and Balaji Pheni Udyog at Shalivahana Nagar, Moosarambagh.
At Sri Ganesh Khara and Feni, officials found food articles exposed to dust and flies, poor personal hygiene among food handlers and a washroom close to the manufacturing area, which TG SAFE said posed a contamination risk. The manufacturing area was “greasy, slippery and unhygienic”, while officials also flagged improper documentation and storage practices.
At JP Foods in Imam Pura, officials observed chewing and spitting of gutka or pan masala. The unit had an unhygienic manufacturing area, housefly infestation and inadequate mandatory records. TG SAFE also reported the “repeated use of Oil/Dalda Vanaspathi for frying”.
At Prem Puri Sweet Phani Shop, the authority found that the establishment had obtained an FSSAI licence under the retailer category despite being involved in manufacturing activity. Officials also reported gutka and pan masala chewing and spitting, an unhygienic manufacturing area, inadequate mandatory documentation and poor personal hygiene among food handlers.
At Mahaveer Namkeen, inspectors found “patchy, greasy and slippery flooring”. Stoves and utensils were described as very unhygienic. The authority also reported dirt and soot deposits on walls and ceilings, oil dripping from surfaces and pests, including lizards.
At GM Mixture in Attapur, the inspection team found “extremely unhygienic premises”, with dirty and greasy walls, greasy flooring and inadequate lighting. Officials also reported open drains, improper storage practices and failure to maintain mandatory records.
The inspections found food articles contaminated with extraneous matter, including gutka and pan masala packets, at some establishments. The affected food articles were discarded on the spot.
(Edited by Dese Gowda with Sumit Jha)
