Hotel Shadab Licence Suspended and Two Hyderabad Cafes Shut Down Over Food Safety Violations

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has taken strict regulatory action against multiple eateries in Hyderabad, suspending the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence of Hotel Shadab at Madina Circle and ordering the closure of two cafes following special enforcement inspections.

What Happened

Nine enforcement teams consisting of Food Safety Officers and police personnel conducted a coordinated drive across 19 cafes and snack outlets in Hyderabad on Wednesday. During the inspections, officials documented widespread non-compliance, including operations without valid FSSAI registrations or licences, unhygienic food preparation environments, improper handling and storage of food items, the presence of expired or spoiled food, and visible infestations of cockroaches and houseflies. Multiple food handlers were also observed working without mandatory headgear.

As a direct result of the findings, Dreamz Cafeteria in Bagh Lingampally and Asiatic Cafe in Panjagutta were ordered shut because they were functioning without valid FSSAI registrations or licences. At Hotel Shadab in Madina, authorities suspended the FSSAI licence and instructed the establishment to halt operations due to issues involving sanitation, hygiene, and the storage of meat and other food items. Despite the directive, the eatery was reported to be open for business on Wednesday night when contacted by The Hindu.

Enforcement teams seized suspected adulterated items—including tea powder, biscuits, and ginger-garlic paste—and collected 15 samples for laboratory testing. Perishable goods found exposed to flies and dust were condemned and discarded on site.

Key Highlights

• Licence Suspension: The FSSAI licence of Hotel Shadab (Madina Circle) was suspended, with orders issued to cease operations due to sanitation and food storage violations.
• Immediate Closures: Dreamz Cafeteria in Bagh Lingampally and Asiatic Cafe in Panjagutta were closed for operating without valid registrations or licences.
• Widespread Violations: Inspections uncovered spoiled food, fly and cockroach infestations, lack of handler headgear, and unhygienic preparation spaces.
• Evidence and Samples: Officials seized suspected adulterated goods and sent 15 food samples for formal laboratory analysis while discarding exposed perishables.
• Show-Cause Notices: Show-cause notices proposing financial penalties will be issued to Hotel Shadab, Golden Cafe, Dreams Cafeteria, Mirosa Cafe and Kitchen, and Asiatic Cafe.
• Improvement Notices: Twelve establishments, including Nimrah Cafe and Bakery, Bahar Biryani Cafe, Blue Sea Tea and Snacks, and Cafe Deccan, will receive improvement notices.

Why This Matters

The enforcement drive demonstrates that regulatory authorities in Telangana are actively monitoring commercial food businesses to uphold statutory health standards. The findings indicate that several popular eateries across Hyderabad were operating without basic regulatory approvals or failing to maintain basic sanitary protocols, directly impacting the food safety standards expected by consumers.

What to Watch Next

TG SAFE confirmed that follow-up inspections will be carried out across the 12 establishments served with improvement notices to ensure full compliance with food safety norms. Furthermore, administrative proceedings will proceed for the issuance of show-cause notices and the proposed imposition of monetary penalties on Hotel Shadab, Golden Cafe, Dreams Cafeteria, Mirosa Cafe and Kitchen, and Asiatic Cafe. Results from the laboratory analysis of the 15 collected samples are also awaited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Hotel Shadab’s licence suspended?

Authorities suspended the licence and ordered operations to stop after identifying violations concerning hygiene, sanitation, and improper storage of meat and other food products.

Which establishments were ordered to close?

Dreamz Cafeteria in Bagh Lingampally and Asiatic Cafe in Panjagutta were shut down for operating without valid FSSAI registrations or licences.

Which cafes will receive improvement notices?

TG SAFE stated that 12 outlets will receive improvement notices, including Cafe Persia, Bahar Biryani Cafe, Cafe Deccan, Honeymoon Cafe, Rio Restaurant, Friends and Cafe, Diamond Point Hotel, Hotel Imroz, Blue Sea Tea and Snacks, Nimrah Cafe and Bakery, and Gulzar Foods.

Source: Report based on details published by The Hindu regarding enforcement actions by the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs.