Hyderabad: The Hyderabad task force police raided a Zomato-owned warehouse in Kukatpally, revealing serious health violations, October 29.
During the inspection, officials discovered 18 kg of predated mushroom packages, raising concerns about food safety standards.
The raid, conducted highlighted inadequate packaging methods and a lack of adherence to hygienic practices.
Hyperpure is Zomato’s comprehensive supply chain solution tailored for the Hotels, Restaurants, and Caterers (HoReCa) industry.
It provides a wide array of essential kitchen supplies, including fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, gourmet foods, packaging materials, consumables, and kitchen equipment.
Unhygienic conditions
The warehouse was found to be in a disorganised and unhygienic state, with dusty storage racks and no designated food safety trainees present. Workers were observed without essential protective gear such as gloves, headgear, and aprons.
Alarmingly, the investigation also revealed that the food handlers lacked valid medical fitness certificates, putting consumer health at risk.
Violation of food safety standards
Cosmetics were improperly stored alongside food products, further violating safety regulations.
The findings prompted officials to issue a notice for corrective action against the warehouse operators.
In response to the raid, Zomato stated they are committed to maintaining high safety and hygiene standards and are working closely with their warehouse partner to rectify identified issues.
The incident underscores the importance of rigorous food safety practices in the rapidly growing quick commerce sector, which is increasingly under scrutiny for maintaining product quality and consumer safety.
