Hyderabad, June 18 -- A food safety inspection drive at a bakery in Hyderabad revealed gross violations, including a cockroach infestation, rusted baking trays and pigeons in the raw material storage area.

The inspection was carried out at Brown Bear Bakery, Kukatpally, on Thursday, June 18.

According to the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, eggs, an important ingredient for baking cakes and pastries, were stored without proper cleaning, finished products lacked manufacturing and expiry dates and the floor was slippery, officials said.

A show-cause notice has been issued to the bakery. Food samples were collected and sent for laboratory analysis. The establishment was also asked to strengthen hygiene, storage, and labelling practices. ...