Food safety officials raid biryani and pulao outlets in Visakhapatnam

Officials from the Food Safety Department conducted surprise raids at several biryani and pulao outlets in the city on Sunday (March 15, 2026).

As per the officials, inspections were carried out on biryani outlets located at the out gate of the GVMC Main Office. During the inspections, the officials found that the food items were being prepared in unhygienic conditions at some of the outlets. Notices were issued to the owners directing them to ensure that food is prepared in a clean and hygienic environment.