# TG SAFE food and drug safety enforcement in Telangana > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tg-safe-food-and-drug-safety-enforcement-in-telangana > Updated: 2026-10-25T05:31:41.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 8. The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has expanded its enforcement activities across Telangana, moving from localized inspections in Hyderabad to state-wide crackdowns on food and pharmaceutical sectors. Following the merger of the Food Safety and Drugs Control departments in August, TG SAFE intensified its oversight. Recent operations have included large-scale inspections of dairy units, resulting in the seizure of over 19 tonnes of material and a ban on analogue paneer. Additionally, the agency has increased its focus on the pharmaceutical sector, identifying numerous medicines as ‘Not of Standard Quality’ (NSQ) and pursuing legal actions or license cancellations. In September 2026, enforcement targeted Hyderabad’s Core Urban Region and IT corridor. Inspections of 19 cafes, hotels, and snack points led to the closure of Dreamz Cafeteria and Asiatic Cafe for lacking valid FSSAI licenses, while Shadab Hotel’s license was suspended due to hygiene and pest control violations. In the IT corridor, 11 restaurants had licenses cancelled or suspended, with notable establishments like Shah Ghouse Hotel and Rameshwaram Café receiving improvement notices. TG SAFE also expanded oversight into the quick-commerce sector, raiding 16 dark stores in Hyderabad; these inspections uncovered cockroach infestations, expired food, and improper storage, leading to four license suspensions. By October, enforcement targeted manufacturing and retail outlets for pheni and khara, resulting in the seizure of 1,950 kg of pheni and the closure of several businesses including JP Foods and Mahaveer Namkeen. A statewide inspection of sweet shops on October 23 identified widespread sanitation violations, such as clogged drains and lack of protective gear for handlers, leading to the collection of 38 food samples for testing. ## Claims - The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) raided 16 dark stores in Hyderabad. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Four regulatory licences were suspended following the raids due to severe hygiene violations. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Inspections revealed cockroach infestations, expired food, and rotten vegetables. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Fifteen food samples were collected on suspicion of adulteration. (corroborated by 2 sources) - An Instakart facility in Pather Gatti was found with expired products including cut fruits, batter, and ghee. (single source) - Inspectors noted improper segregation of food and non-food items at the Instakart location. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Telangana food safety officials conduct statewide inspections of sweet shops TG SAFE conducted a statewide inspection of sweet shops and bakeries in Telangana, identifying hygiene violations and collecting 38 food samples for suspected adulteration. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telangana-food-safety-officials-conduct-statewide-inspections-of-sweet-shops ### 2026-10-20: TG SAFE seizes 55 tonnes of food products from Sahil Foods TG SAFE seized 55 tonnes of food products worth ₹33.94 lakh from Sahil Foods units in Telangana following inspections that revealed severe hygiene violations and licensing deficiencies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tg-safe-seizes-55-tonnes-of-food-products-from-sahil-foods ### 2026-10-14: Hyderabad food establishments face licence suspensions over hygiene violations Four Hyderabad eateries have had their FSSAI licences suspended following TG SAFE inspections that uncovered rodent infestations, unhygienic kitchens, and licensing irregularities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-food-establishments-face-licence-suspensions-over-hygiene-violations ### 2026-10-08: TG SAFE suspends five food licenses in Hyderabad following hygiene raids TG SAFE suspended five food licenses and seized 1,950 kg of pheni in Hyderabad after inspections revealed severe hygiene violations, including gutka contamination and unhygienic manufacturing conditions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tg-safe-suspends-five-food-licenses-in-hyderabad-following-hygiene-raids ### 2026-09-30: Hyderabad dark stores raided by TG SAFE over hygiene violations TG SAFE raided 16 dark stores in Hyderabad, suspending four licences following discoveries of cockroach infestations, expired food, and severe hygiene violations in quick-commerce facilities. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-dark-stores-raided-by-tg-safe-over-hygiene-violations ### 2026-09-27: Hyderabad restaurants face licence cancellations after food safety raids TG SAFE conducted food safety raids in Hyderabad, resulting in the cancellation of 11 restaurant licences due to severe hygiene violations, including pest infestations and improper food storage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-restaurants-face-licence-cancellations-after-food-safety-raids ### 2026-09-22: TG SAFE intensifies food and drug inspections in Telangana TG SAFE has inspected 208 food and drug units in Telangana since August, cancelling 30 licences for violations including unhygienic conditions and substandard medicines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tg-safe-intensifies-food-and-drug-inspections-in-telangana ### 2026-09-03: TG SAFE conducts food safety raids in Hyderabad cafes TG SAFE officials inspected 19 establishments in Hyderabad, closing two cafes and suspending the license of Shadab Hotel following findings of poor hygiene, expired food, and licensing violations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tg-safe-conducts-food-safety-raids-in-hyderabad-cafes --- Cite as: TG SAFE food and drug safety enforcement in Telangana. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tg-safe-food-and-drug-safety-enforcement-in-telangana