Cyberabad Detects Multiple Hygiene Violations in Food Safety Drive
Cyberabad food safety violations rise as inspectors find pest infestations and hygiene lapses at eateries and food units, prompting notices and corrective action read.
Ekta Mathew 
HYDERABAD, June 24, 2026 — Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) food safety teams uncover a range of hygiene violations during the latest inspections of restaurants and food facilities, prompting improvement notices and regulatory actions.
Inspectors visited multiple eateries and food units across the Cyberabad region between June 22 and June 24, 2026, as part of an ongoing food safety drive led by CMC officials to ensure compliance with hygiene standards and protect public health.
Key Violations at Eateries and Food Units
The inspections revealed serious issues including pest infestations, stale or improperly stored food, open dustbins near food preparation areas and blocked drainage around kitchens. At Platform 65, located in the PNR Empire area, officials observed rat activity inside the premises, uncovered food items and stagnant water in drains. The establishment scored just 37 percent in its hygiene assessment, leading CMC to recommend suspension of its FSSAI licence.
At Kanchi Cafe in Puppalaguda, teams found houseflies, mould on vegetables, water stagnation near food preparation zones and missing compliance records during the June 22 inspection, resulting in an improvement notice issued to the owner.
Further Inspections Highlight Gaps
Other establishments flagged in this week’s drive included outlets where food storage practices did not meet required standards, pests were active in kitchen areas and mandatory documentation such as medical fitness certificates for food handlers and water test reports were absent.
During routine checks at a packaged drinking water unit and other restaurants in the region, CMC officials also issued notices directing operators to rectify deficiencies within stipulated timelines, stressing that adherence to food safety norms is essential to prevent health risks in consumers.
Officials Emphasize Compliance
“Food businesses must follow prescribed hygiene and safety standards at all times to safeguard public health,” said a senior CMC food safety officer, who noted that follow-up inspections will ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
The CMC drive forms part of broader efforts to boost food safety and compliance, coinciding with recent initiatives to introduce hygiene ratings for eateries and hotels across the region to inform consumers and encourage higher standards.
More information about Indian cuisine and its regional diversity can be explored through Indian cuisine history and traditions.
Businesses monitoring hospitality expansion trends can also explore restaurant industry growth trends for 2026 to understand how regional food concepts are shaping dining markets.
