# Theobroma raid in Hyderabad finds mould, pests, expired food 2026-08-14T13:03:01+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A food safety raid at Theobroma’s Amberpet outlet in Hyderabad on August 14 found massive violations. Officials discarded 24 kg of mouldy potatoes and 60 kg of spoiled chocolate callets, along with expired chicken wings. Frozen meat was stored at 6°C instead of the required minus 18°C. Cakes had AC water dripping on them, baking trays were dirty, and eggs were contaminated with faecal matter. Pest infestation and inadequate cleaning were noted. The outlet operated without a valid FSSAI licence for over a month. A notice has been issued under the FSSAI Act. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: Amberpet, FSSAI, Hyderabad, Theobroma Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/theobroma-raid-in-hyderabad-finds-mould-pests-expired-food/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/theobroma-raid-in-hyderabad-finds-mould-pests-expired-food/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.