Hyderabad, Oct. 14 -- The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) on Tuesday, October 13, ordered four restaurants in Hyderabad to shut down due to hygiene violations.

The inspections were carried out at 13 restaurants and canteens located at Jubilee Hills, Madhapur and Ameerpet.

During the inspection, officials found violations such as cockroach and housefly infestations, water stagnation, greasy kitchen equipment, damaged flooring, foul smells and the improper storage of food items. In some establishments, food handlers were found working without hairnets, gloves and other protective clothing.

The restaurants ordered to shut include NR's and Nandini Sudha at Chikkadpally, where officials noticed a damaged...