A shocking food safety incident has come to light in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, after a resident received foul-smelling and spoiled chicken biryani through an online food delivery app. The complaint led police to uncover serious hygiene violations at a local restaurant outlet, where 80 packets of biryani were found stored under unhygienic conditions. Authorities discovered that the food had been cooked three days earlier at a facility in Jeedimetla, then reheated and delivered to unsuspecting customers.
During the inspection, officials found alarming evidence of poor hygiene practices at the outlet. The investigation revealed the presence of rats inside the refrigerator where food was being stored, raising serious concerns about food safety standards. The biryani packets had been kept without proper refrigeration protocols, leading to spoilage and potential health hazards for consumers who ordered from the establishment.
Following the discovery, police have filed a case against the restaurant owner, identified as Irfan. The authorities have taken immediate action by sealing the restaurant premises to prevent further distribution of contaminated food. The case has been registered under relevant food safety laws, and the owner faces legal consequences for endangering public health through negligent food handling practices.
A comprehensive food safety probe has been initiated to investigate the full extent of the violations and determine how long these unsafe practices had been ongoing. Health officials are examining whether other customers may have been affected by consuming spoiled food from the same outlet. The investigation also aims to trace the supply chain from the Jeedimetla cooking facility to understand the complete operation.
The incident has sparked concerns about food safety standards among online delivery platforms and restaurant outlets in the city. Authorities have emphasized the importance of regular inspections and strict enforcement of hygiene protocols to protect consumers. The food safety department is expected to intensify monitoring of restaurants operating through online delivery apps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
