New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Food safety authorities in Hyderabad have suspended the licences of 14 restaurants and issued show-cause notices to eight others following inspections that uncovered unhygienic kitchens, pest infestations, expired food items and violations of food safety standards, The Times of India reported.

The establishments under scrutiny include popular eateries such as Shah Ghouse Cafe, Hotel Nayaab, Mehfil Restaurant and Lucky Restaurant. The inspection drive also covered prominent establishments, including Taj Falaknuma Palace, which was issued a show-cause notice over food safety violations, according to the report.

According to officials cited in the report, around 544 kg of spoiled vegetables, leftover food, expired prod...