Saudi Arabia: 84 food establishments shut down on health violations in Riyadh. world News
Saudi officials have closed 84 businesses in Riyadh following a widespread crack over food security violations. The campaign launched by the city’s mayor in collaboration with security forces and other agencies reflects an intense drive to maintain quality standards in the food sector of consumers and to maintain quality standards.TL; Dr:
- 84 establishments, including food outlets, butcher shops, cafes, street vendors and godowns
Food Safety Regulations , - 31,000 products were confiscated, 531 warnings were issued, disconnected at 11 sites, and more than 400 violations were recorded.
- The campaign exposed the Manfuha district and received assistance by resident reports through “Madinati” mobile app.
Operation of operation
During the recent campaign, the authorities targeted a variety of businesses in Riyadh, especially famous for their commercial activity, focusing on a densely populated manfuha neighborhood. Restaurant, Cafe S, Street Sellers, Butcher and Makshift Storage sites came under close inspection to compliance with the food safety code.As a result, inspectors issued 531 formal warnings, cutting the power supply in 11 operations, and seized more than 31,000 items that were found to be ineligible for human consumption. The destroyed goods were more than 5,300 kg of unsafe food and 25 kg of illegal tobacco products. Overall, more than 400 regulatory violations were documented throughout the campaign.
Community Connection and Digital Monitoring
The action was partially provoked by consumer grievances received through the “Madinati” mobile app, which empowers the residents to report the municipal authorities directly to report suspicious or unhealthy practices. It has proved to be central for the success of the community-driven inspection campaign and is considered important for future enforcement efforts.Officials said these shutdowns and punishment are part of widespread ongoing efforts to protect public health, ensure market integrity and regulate the growing food industry in Riyadh. In addition, the city’s mayor is increasing the increased digital monitoring systems to support daily and periodic inspections in the entire capital.Saudi officials emphasize that food security and public welfare is a top priority, and urge the residents to be cautious using the city’s reporting app. With frequent inspection and strong digital oversite, Riyadh aims to increase standards and ensure safety and trust of every consumer in the local food market.
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- 1. How many businesses were closed in Riyadh for food security violations?
A total of 84 businesses including food outlets, butchers, cafes and vendors were discontinued. - 2. What type of violations were found during inspection?
More than 400 violations were recorded, including unsafe food, improper storage and use of illegal tobacco products. - 3. How was the public involved in the campaign?
The residents reported suspicious violations using the “Madinati” mobile app, which helped the authorities target places of trouble. - 4. What happens to the unprotected products seized?
In the campaign, more than 31,000 products were confiscated and over 5,300 kg of food and 25 kg tobacco were destroyed to protect public health.
