Food Safety Inspection at Instamart Gajularamaram Finds Expired Food
Food Safety teams inspected Kwickbox Retail Private Limited (Instamart) in Gajularamaram and found expired food products and hygiene violations. An Improvement Notice was recommended, and the facility received a 76% hygiene score.
Hyderabad: As part of routine food safety inspections across Cyberabad, the Food Safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) inspected Kwickbox Retail Private Limited (Instamart) on July 3, 2026. During the inspection, officials found expired food products, improper food storage, and several hygiene deficiencies. The expired products were discarded on the spot, an Improvement Notice was recommended, corrective measures were instructed, and the establishment received a 76% hygiene score (114/150 marks).
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Routine Food Safety Inspection Conducted at Instamart Gajularamaram
The inspection was carried out at Kwickbox Retail Private Limited (Instamart) in Gajularamaram on July 3, 2026 as part of the ongoing food safety inspection drive across Cyberabad.
Good Practices Observed
Food Safety officials noted the following positive practices at the establishment:
- FSSAI licence and Trade Licence were displayed at the premises.
- Pest control records were properly maintained.
- Temperature records for cold rooms and refrigerators were maintained.
Food Safety Team Finds Multiple Violations
Despite the positive observations, officials detected several food safety and hygiene violations during the inspection.
The key observations included:
- Expired cheese, yogurt smoothie, and paneer were found and discarded.
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items were stored together.
- The cold room was maintained in an untidy and disorganized condition.
- Medical fitness certificates of food handlers were not available.
- FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) practices were not followed properly.
- There was no designated area for storing expired or damaged food products.
Action Taken by Food Safety Officials
Following the inspection:
- Expired food products were discarded on the spot.
- An Improvement Notice was recommended.
- Officials instructed the establishment to implement corrective measures.
Hygiene Assessment
The establishment received:
- 114 out of 150 marks
- Hygiene Score: 76%
The Food Safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation found expired food products and several hygiene violations during an inspection at Kwickbox Retail Private Limited (Instamart) in Gajularamaram on July 3, 2026. Expired cheese, yogurt smoothie, and paneer were discarded, an Improvement Notice was recommended, corrective measures were instructed, and the establishment received a 76% hygiene rating (114/150 marks).
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