Food Safety Teams Shut Udupi Upahar in Moosapet Over Expired License, Cockroach Infestation and Hygiene Violations

Hyderabad: Udupi Upahar was shut down by food safety officials after multiple serious hygiene and safety violations were found during an inspection in Moosapet. Officials from Cyberabad Commissionerate food safety teams detected cockroach infestation, improperly stored food items, unhygienic kitchen conditions, and operation of the restaurant with an expired food license.

Food Safety Inspection Conducted at Udupi Upahar, Moosapet

According to officials, food safety teams from CMC conducted an inspection at Udupi Upahar in Moosapet and found several serious hygiene and food safety violations.

The inspection revealed major sanitation issues in the kitchen and storage areas of the restaurant.

Major Hygiene and Safety Violations Detected

Officials listed multiple violations during the inspection, including:

• Slippery kitchen flooring
• Clogged drains
• Cockroach infestation in the kitchen area
• Presence of flies in food preparation areas

Food safety teams also found that several food items were improperly stored, including:

• Veg biryani
• Rice
• Paneer
• Batter
• Dough
• Other cooked food items

Unhygienic Wash Area and Improper Food Handling Found

Officials stated that the wash area was unhygienic and storage containers were untidy.

The inspection team also found that frozen food was not being thawed hygienically.

Further violations included staff members working without:

• Hairnets
• Masks

Officials said the restaurant management failed to produce:

• Medical records
• Water analysis reports

Restaurant Closed Over Expired Food License

Food safety officials stated that the restaurant was operating with an expired food license.

As part of immediate action:

• The premises were closed
• Stale veg biryani and manchurian were discarded immediately

The restaurant received a Hygiene Score of 40/116 during the inspection.

Hygiene Rating Guidelines Explained

Officials explained the hygiene rating categories as follows:

• Above 90% – Good
• 50% to 90% – Improvement Notice
• Below 50% – Show Cause Notice

Since the restaurant scored below 50 percent, strict action was initiated.

CMC Says Inspections Will Continue Across Cyberabad

CMC stated that regular food safety inspections would continue across Cyberabad to ensure hygiene standards and public health safety.

Citizens were advised to report food safety issues through:

Food safety officials shut down Udupi Upahar in Moosapet, Hyderabad after detecting serious hygiene and safety violations including cockroach infestation, clogged drains, improperly stored food, and operation with an expired food license. The restaurant scored 40/116 in the hygiene inspection, while officials said food safety inspections would continue across Cyberabad to protect public health.

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