Hyderabad: Unhygienic Panipuri and Samosa Unit in Attapur Sealed After Surprise Food Safety Inspection
Food Safety officials sealed an illegal food establishment in Attapur, Hyderabad, after finding severe hygiene violations, no FSSAI licence, and seizing 3,000 panipuris, 4 kg samosas, and 2 kg used cooking oil.
A Food Safety team conducted a surprise inspection at a secretly operated food establishment without a name board in Attapur, Hyderabad, uncovering serious hygiene violations and food safety lapses. The officials found that the unit was operating without an FSSAI licence, seized and destroyed around 3,000 panipuris, 4 kg of samosas, and 2 kg of used cooking oil, collected food samples for laboratory testing, and immediately sealed the establishment.
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Food Safety Officials Conduct Surprise Inspection in Attapur
Food Safety officials carried out a surprise raid at a food establishment in Attapur, Hyderabad, which was allegedly operating secretly without displaying any name board.
The unit was reportedly preparing panipuris and samosas on a large scale and supplying them to various roadside food stalls.
Food Business Found Operating Without FSSAI Licence
During the inspection, officials found that the food business was being run without an FSSAI licence, violating food safety regulations.
The inspection also revealed multiple serious hygiene and safety violations.
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Severe Unhygienic Conditions Found Inside the Kitchen
Officials observed several lapses inside the food preparation unit, including:
- Extremely unhygienic kitchen conditions
- Heavy infestation of flies
- Food being prepared next to an open drainage
- Garbage accumulated beside the kitchen
- No pest control measures in place
The officials said these conditions posed a serious threat to public health.
Used Cooking Oil Reused; Food Items Seized and Destroyed
During the inspection, the Food Safety team found that blackened cooking oil, which had already been used for cooking, was allegedly being reused.
Considering the potential health risk, the officials seized and destroyed:
- Around 3,000 panipuris
- 4 kg of samosas
- 2 kg of used cooking oil
Samples Sent for Laboratory Testing
To verify the quality and safety of the food, officials collected samples for laboratory testing.
The Food Safety team immediately stopped the food business operations and sealed the food establishment.
Officials Warn of Strict Action
Food Safety officials warned that strict action will continue against those who violate food safety regulations and endanger public health.
They reiterated that action would be taken against anyone found compromising the health and safety of consumers by violating prescribed norms.
The Food Safety raid in Attapur, Hyderabad, exposed a food establishment allegedly operating without an FSSAI licence under highly unhygienic conditions. Officials seized and destroyed approximately 3,000 panipuris, 4 kg of samosas, and 2 kg of used cooking oil, collected samples for laboratory analysis, and sealed the establishment. Authorities have warned that strict action will continue against food businesses that violate safety norms and put public health at risk.
