The Health and Sanitation Wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Saturday carried out surprise inspections on eating establishments at Mehdipatnam and Tolichowki, and sealed 'US Pizza' and the store room of 'Madar Restaurant' at Yousuf Tekdi in Towlichowki.
11 other eateries were also penalised, for violating GHMC by-laws.
The raids were carried out by 3 special teams, with each team led by an Assistant Medical Officer of the Health Department, and Food Inspectors with related staff, in an enforcement vehicle. The 3 teams inspected 27 eating establishments in all.
The 2 eateries mentioned were sealed as they posed a danger to public health because of the unhygienic conditions in the premises, health officials said
The 11 eateries penalised for violations were identified as Ice & Spice; Hotel Pallavi; Sarvi Bakers & Restaurant; Paradise Juice, Ice Cream, Chat & Bakery; Four Seasons Multi Cuisine Restaurant; Ustad Bande Nawaz Dining; Maks Kitchen; New Andhra Deluxe Mess; Swagath Hotel; Mandar Restaurant; and Hotel Amfa Cafe & Tiffin Centre. All these eateries are located in the Mehdipatnam and Towlichowki areas.
The GHMC Health Department urged hotel owners to maintain their kitchens and premises in hygienic conditions.
The inspection teams warned the eateries that they should provide wholesome drinking water and serve freshly prepared food to customers, or face strict action.