Hyderabad, June 11 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Wednesday, June 11, has intensified food safety checks across the city by conducting a surprise inspection at sweet shops.

Acting on the directions of the GHMC commissioner, the food safety wing has inspected 60 sweet shops so far, with the drive currently underway.

Each food safety officer was instructed to inspect no fewer than five shops in their respective circles. The inspections revealed widespread violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Rules and Regulations of 2011.

According to the GHMC, notices are being issued to sweet shops in Hyderabad for rectification. In cases of serious violations, adjudication cases will be filed with th...