Food Safety Inspection at MasterChef Restaurant Uppal: ₹25,000 Penalty Imposed After Houseflies and Cockroaches Found
Food Safety Officers of Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation imposed a ₹25,000 penalty on MasterChef Restaurant at Uppal Cross Road after finding houseflies, cockroaches, and multiple food safety violations during an inspection on 01.07.2026.
A food safety inspection at MasterChef Restaurant, Uppal Cross Road, Uppal Zone, resulted in a ₹25,000 penalty after houseflies and cockroaches were found in the store and dining areas, officials said. The inspection was conducted by the Food Safety Officers (FSOs) of Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) on 01.07.2026 to check compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Authorities said a formal notice will also be issued to the restaurant over the observed violations.
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MMC Commissioner Orders Strict Action Against Food Safety Violations
The MMC Commissioner directed strict action against food safety violations as the Food Safety Officers (FSOs) of Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) carried out a joint inspection at M/s MasterChef Restaurant, located at Uppal Cross Road, Uppal Zone, on 01.07.2026.
The inspection was conducted to ensure that the restaurant complied with food safety and hygiene standards.
Food Safety Inspection at MasterChef Restaurant Reveals Multiple Violations
During the inspection, officials identified several deficiencies and imposed a ₹25,000 penalty on the establishment. According to the municipal authorities, a formal notice will also be issued regarding the violations.
The deficiencies identified during the inspection include:
- Houseflies and cockroaches were found in the store and dining areas.
- Non-vegetarian food items were stored under unsuitable conditions.
- Food items were left uncovered, increasing the risk of cross-contamination.
- Refrigerator temperature records were not maintained.
- Food handlers were not following proper personal hygiene practices.
- Dustbins were found uncovered.
- The store room was unhygienic, and food items were stored without pallets.
- Pest control records were not maintained.
- Several food items were found without proper labels.
Current Status
Officials confirmed that a ₹25,000 penalty has been imposed on M/s MasterChef Restaurant, Uppal Cross Road, Uppal Zone, following the food safety inspection conducted on 01.07.2026. The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) will also issue a formal notice to the establishment for the observed food safety and hygiene violations.
The food safety inspection at MasterChef Restaurant, Uppal Cross Road, led to a ₹25,000 penalty after officials found houseflies, cockroaches, unhygienic storage conditions, uncovered food items, poor hygiene practices, missing refrigerator temperature records, uncovered dustbins, missing pest control records, and improperly labelled food items. The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) has stated that a formal notice will be issued as further action in the matter.
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