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Food safety inspections reveal cockroach infestation at Barbeque Nation and Chinese Wok in Hyderabad

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation's food safety wing uncovered significant hygiene violations at Barbeque Nation and Chinese Wok in Hyderabad during inspections on June 29. Findings pointed to unsanitary conditions and non-compliance with food safety regulations, raising alarms about public health in city's dining scene.

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Jun 29, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Food safety inspections reveal cockroach infestation at Barbeque Nation and Chinese Wok in Hyderabad

Key Takeaways

  • On June 29, the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation found serious hygiene violations at Barbeque Nation and Chinese Wok in Hyderabad.
  • Barbeque Nation was cited for unlabelled food items, including brownies and kulfi, which were discarded immediately.
  • Chinese Wok assigned a shelf life of 36 hours to cooked rice without any laboratory validation.
  • Inspectors reported unsanitary conditions at Barbeque Nation, including a cockroach infestation in the fruit storage area.
  • One food handler at Chinese Wok was observed with untrimmed nails, raising significant health concerns.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation's food safety wing found serious hygiene lapses at two popular Hyderabad restaurants during June 29 inspections. Both Barbeque Nation and Chinese Wok in Madeenaguda violated multiple food safety rules.

At Barbeque Nation, inspectors found unlabelled items like brownies,kulfi — tossed immediately. Restaurant had no records for food testing,packaging materials,pest control . And conditions were unsanitary. Vegetable crates,water bubble containers scattered. Chopping boards were worn down,cockroaches infested fruit storage and fridge areas.

Chinese Wok had its own issues. Cooked rice given 36-hour shelf life with no lab validation. Lacked records for food testing,packaging materials,medical fitness for handlers. Unclean water taps in rice,noodle prep areas,eggs used without proper cleaning. One handler with untrimmed nails — health risk.

These inspections expose ongoing struggle to uphold food safety in Hyderabad's eateries…

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