TG SAFE Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Oct 29: Telangana food safety officials have suspended the licence of G. Pulla Reddy Sweets and five other establishments following surprise inspections ahead of Diwali 2026.
The inspections reportedly uncovered rotten vegetables, rat droppings, expired food products and serious hygiene violations.
Thirteen enforcement teams from the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE), along with police personnel, inspected 16 sweet manufacturing and retail establishments across the CURE region.
Officials seized food articles weighing 3,133 kg and valued at Rs. 15.03 lakh from Pulla Reddy Sweets in Sanathnagar. The inspection reportedly revealed rotten vegetables, rat droppings, expired products, misleading labels and unhygienic processing and washing areas.
The food safety authority suspended the establishment’s licence and ordered it to stop operations.
TG SAFE Hyderabad | Five Licences Suspended, Five Units Closed
Officials also suspended the licences of Agra Mithai Ghar Restaurant in Charminar, Sweetone Ruchulu India Private Limited in Vanasthalipuram, Balaji Sri Kishan Mithai Bhandar in Falaknuma and Hirani Foods Private Limited in Katedan.
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The inspections reportedly found pest infestations, water stagnation, improper food storage, mislabelled products and inadequate hygiene at these establishments.
Five other establishments were ordered to close for operating without valid Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences under unhygienic conditions.
The closed establishments are Balaji Sweets in Champapet, Mamatha Sweet House in Secunderabad, SK Foods in Katedan, Hameedi Confectionaries at MJ Market and Annapurna Caterers in Chudi Bazaar.
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Officials also issued a show-cause notice to Karachi Bakery’s unit in Timmapur over alleged violations. Further action will depend on the findings of the inspections and compliance with food safety requirements.
The enforcement drive forms part of Telangana’s efforts to prevent food safety violations during the festive season, when demand for sweets and other food products typically increases.
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