The Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a well-known hotel in Hyderabad for violating food safety and hygiene regulations.
According to an official spokesperson, the SFA’s operation team carried out a surprise inspection at the hotel located on Thandi Sarak, where they discovered expired and fungus-infested food items stored in the kitchen. The team also noted extremely poor sanitation conditions and the presence of cats in the food preparation area.
The authority further stated that members of the hotel staff attempted to assault the inspection team during the raid, prompting immediate disciplinary action.
Deputy Director SFA Hyderabad, Dr. Asad Jahangir, confirmed that the hotel was fined Rs. 500,000 for serious breaches of hygiene standards and was instructed to dispose of all expired and contaminated food items without delay.