Hyderabad, June 20 -- Telangana's Hyderabad ranked lowest among metropolitan cities across India in maintaining food hygiene ratings, according to data from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

The data showed that 361 eateries alone have secured food safety certificates in the southern city, accounting for less than 2 per cent of the licensed restaurants, Times of India reported.

Although the total number of food establishments reaches 75,000 in Hyderabad, only 25,000 places are licensed.

Officials of the food safety department attributed the poor performance to a lack of interest among the hotel or restaurant owners. "During our inspections, we encourage hotel owners to obtain hygiene ratings," said a senior offi...