Expired dairy products, poor storage practices found at warehouse in Cyberabad; violations detected at two food outlets

Expired dairy products, poor food storage practices and hygiene lapses were among the violations detected by food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) during inspections an Instamart warehouse in Gajularamaram on July 3

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Expired dairy products, poor food storage practices and hygiene lapses were among the violations detected by food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) during inspections at three establishments, including an Instamart warehouse in Hyderabad, on Friday (July 3, 2026).Kwickbox Retail Private Limited’s hygiene score of 76At Kwickbox Retail Private Limited, which operates an Instamart facility in Gajularamaram, inspections revealed expired cheese, yoghurt smoothies and paneer, all of which were discarded on the spot. The team also observed that vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items were stored together, while the cold storage room was maintained in an untidy and disorganised condition. Officials further noted that medical fitness certificates for food handlers were unavailable and that First In First Out (FIFO) and First Expiry First Out (FEFO) inventory management practices were not being followed properly. The facility also lacked a designated area for storing expired or damaged food products. The establishment received a hygiene score of 76%.