FSSAI licenses of eight cloud kitchens cancelled in Hyderabad after food safety inspections uncover hygiene violations

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the FSSAI licences of eight cloud kitchens and restaurants in Hyderabad following inspections that revealed multiple food safety and hygiene violations

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the FSSAI licences of eight cloud kitchens and restaurants in Hyderabad following inspections that revealed multiple food safety and hygiene violations, including cockroach and rodent infestations, expired food items and contaminated ingredients. The establishments have been directed to immediately stop business operations in the interest of public health. 

A total of 24 enforcement teams, comprising food safety officers and Hyderabad City Police personnel, inspected 23 cloud kitchens and restaurants in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Among the establishments whose licences were suspended are Biryani By Kilo in Gachibowli, Kulcha Kulture in Madhapur, Lucky Multicuisine Restaurant in Somajiguda, Tum Yum Innovisions in Madhapur, Zora 11 By 2 in Khairatabad, LO Fresh Foods in Madhapur, ITC Aashirwad Soul Creations in Gachibowli and Sodexo India Services in Kondapur.

A total of 24 enforcement teams, comprising food safety officers and Hyderabad City Police personnel, inspected 23 cloud kitchens and restaurants in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

According to TG SAFE, inspections at above restaurants revealed pest-infested wheat flour, improper storage of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items, rat infestation, dirty stoves, rotten potatoes, clogged drains, unclean kitchen floors, greasy chimneys and milk leakage on storage racks, which can lead to contamination.

TG SAFE officials also collected 25 food samples on suspicion of adulteration and discarded approximately 700 kg of spoiled and contaminated food articles.

Improvement notices will be issued to five establishments, including AVA Cloud Kitchens in Lingampally, Harley’s India in Pragathi Nagar, Hunger Experiment in Madhapur, Fruitique in Kompally and Rebel Foods Behrouz Biryani outlet in Khairatabad. These establishments will be reinspected to verify compliance with food safety standards.

TG SAFE officials also collected 25 food samples on suspicion of adulteration and discarded approximately 700 kg of spoiled and contaminated food articles.

Additionally, show-cause notices have been issued to 10 establishments for hygiene violations, including Prism Hospitality Services in Miyapur, Ghar The Cloud Kitchen in Kokapet, Rebel Foods outlets in Serilingampally and Shaikpet, Curefoods India in Kompally, Scuzi Hospitality in Madhapur, Sri Kakatiya Deluxe Mess in Ameerpet, FA Gifts in Gachibowli, Elior India Food Services in Gopanpally and Potful India in Madhapur. Further action, including penalties, will be initiated against them, officials said.

Published - November 10, 2026 08:59 pm IST