Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Riyadh Mayoralty carried out an intensive inspection campaign in the Manfuha neighborhood, resulting in the closure of 84 establishments for committing various violations.

The mayoralty served 531 notices, and disconnected power supply to 11 sites. It also confiscated 31,620 products that were unfit for human consumption, in addition to destruction of 5,322 kg of food items and 25 kg of tobacco products. Sixteen vehicles were impounded. A total of more than 400 violations were detected during the inspection raids.

The campaign, which was carried out in cooperation with security authorities and several government agencies, in response to reports received by the mayoralty via its "Madinaty" app regarding violations affecting food safety and product quality.

The inspection campaign covered food establishments, meat shops, cafes, street vendors, as well as homes converted into food warehouses and tobacco establishments, in the Manfuha neighborhood featuring a high population density and bustling commercial activity.

The mayoralty took strict measures, including warnings, issuing reports, imposing fines, and closing establishments that pose a risk to public health, as part of efforts to protect consumers and prevent the recurrence of such practices.

The mayoralty said that it will continue campaigns with daily and periodic inspections and monitoring violations of establishments by using modern technological systems. It called on citizens and residents to cooperate with it through reporting violations via the "Madinaty" app, praising their role in enhancing oversight and achieving a safe urban environment.