Lizard Found in Biryani at Hyderabad Restaurant, Customers Left Disgusted

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A lizard was found in a Biryani served at Mehfil Family restaurant in Hyderabad's Ibrahimpatnam area, leading to a complaint against the management. The customer, Gujja Krishna Reddy, was dining at the restaurant when he discovered the cooked lizard inside his meal. The management's response, "It's nicely fried, you can eat it," further enraged Reddy, prompting him to file a complaint. The Ibrahimpatnam police are currently investigating the matter, and health and food safety officials may also inspect the premises. This incident is not the first of its kind in Hyderabad, with past incidents highlighting concerns about food hygiene standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • A lizard was found in a Biryani served at Mehfil Family restaurant in Hyderabad's Ibrahimpatnam area, prompting a complaint against the management.
  • The customer, Gujja Krishna Reddy, reported the incident to the police, who are investigating the matter.
  • The restaurant's management responded to Reddy's complaint by saying "It's nicely fried, you can eat it," further escalating the situation.
  • Reddy decided to file a complaint against the management due to their shocking response.
  • The Ibrahimpatnam police are investigating the incident, and health and food safety officials may also inspect the premises.
  • There have been several past incidents of lizards being found in food items served by restaurants in Hyderabad.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred at Mehfil Family restaurant in Hyderabad's Ibrahimpatnam area on Thursday, May 15.
  • At least three people have filed complaints against restaurants in Hyderabad in the past year regarding food hygiene standards.
  • In December 2023, eight people fell sick after eating Biryani at Deccan Elite Restaurant, Rajendranagar, alleging a lizard's tail was found in the dish.

Sources:

  • Hathway Times Digital Content Services with permission from Siasat Daily
  • Zomato
  • X (social media platform)
  • Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
  • Siasat Daily