The SS Hyderabad Biryani outlet in Kodungaiyur made headlines recently for an alarming reason. Famous among foodies for biryani, this popular restaurant was shut down by the Food Safety Department. According to multiple reports, around 40 customers fell sick and suffered from health issues such as vomiting and diarrhoea after eating biryani from here. The decision was taken after such frightening complaints about the restaurant.
Food Safety Department Shut Down Kodungaiyur’s SS Hyderabad Biryani
According to a report by The New Indian Express, the affected people fell sick after eating biryani from this restaurant on Monday. Dr. P. Satheeshkumar, the food safety officer, shared that these people started showing these symptoms after around three hours of eating biryani at SS Hyderabad Biryani.
Following the unfortunate incident, some patients were rushed to the Communicable Diseases Hospital in Tondiarpet for treatment. Many visited private hospitals as well. After consultation with doctors, about 10 affected people were discharged after receiving treatment as outpatients.
The complaint against the restaurant was filed on Wednesday. The food safety officer stated that they closed it the next day. While working on the case, the team found the restaurant’s kitchen “in an unhygienic condition.” They could not collect food samples to conduct tests. By the time they reached, the management removed the food items and dishes. It was on Thursday when the Food Safety Department officials directly shut down SS Hyderabad Biryani.
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Hearing so much about this famous restaurant, locals raised several questions. They wanted to know why the department did not seal SS Hyderabad Biryani following such a horrifying incident. The officials decided to shut down the restaurant after seeing the filthy kitchen. The entire process of sealing a place is quite lengthy. Also, the final decision needs the food safety commissioner’s official order. Officials often lock such places in times of emergencies.
In addition, the restaurant cannot operate and provide services unless the submission of necessary documents such as a licence within 15 days. The Chennai Corporation has no official confirmation whether the incident was caused due to food poisoning.
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