TG SAFE suspends FSSAI licences of four Hyderabad eateries over food safety violations - The HinduUpdated - October 17, 2026 09:58 pm IST - HYDERABADSeven enforcement teams comprising food safety officers and police personnel inspected 13 restaurants and canteens across the city as part of a special enforcement drive on Tuesday (October 13). | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementThe Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences of four eateries in Hyderabad and ordered them to immediately stop operations following inspections that revealed serious hygiene violations.Seven enforcement teams comprising food safety officers and police personnel inspected 13 restaurants and canteens across the city as part of a special enforcement drive on Tuesday (October 13). The inspections covered establishments in Chikkadpally, Hafeezpet, Madhapur, Ameerpet, Vengal Rao Nagar and Jubilee Hills.The FSSAI licences of NR’s Nandini Sudha in Chikkadpally, Sai Darshini and Universal Restaurant in Vengal Rao Nagar, and Harsha Delux Mess in Ameerpet were suspended over multiple violations that officials said posed a risk to public health.Seven enforcement teams comprising food safety officers and police personnel inspected 13 restaurants and canteens across the city as part of a special enforcement drive on Tuesday (October 13). | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementInspections at the above eateries revealed hygiene violations, including food waste scattered on the floor, unhygienic wash areas, cockroach and rodent infestation, water stagnation, clogged drains, greasy tiles and unhygienic kitchen floor.The enforcement teams collected 16 food samples on suspicion of adulteration. The samples will be examined to determine whether the food products comply with prescribed safety standards, officials said.The Padmasree Canteen at the IACG Hostel Mess in Ayyappa Society, Madhapur, was ordered to stop operations for functioning without an FSSAI licence under unhygienic conditions.The inspections covered establishments in Chikkadpally, Hafeezpet, Madhapur, Ameerpet, Vengal Rao Nagar and Jubilee Hills. | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementTG SAFE said that they will issue improvement notices to Absolute Barbeque in Jubilee Hills and revisit the establishment to verify compliance with food safety requirements. Further action will be taken based on the reinspection.Additionally, showcause notices will also be issued to Imperial Multicuisine Restaurant in Hafeezpet, Kolkata House in Madhapur, Anandobramha Fine Dine Restaurant in Ameerpet, Rayalaseema Ruchulu in Ameerpet, Avuna Restaurant in Madhapur and Raju Gari Biryani in Madhapur.Published - October 13, 2026 08:10 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }