Unannounced visits by officers of the flying squad of the health service will be performed in restaurants and other snacks throughout the country. This energetic action by health authorities following several complaints they have received lately from consumers.
The officers of the Ministry of Health are a list of a hundred restaurants that violate the provisions of the 'Food Act' and do not comply with hygiene standards.
Raids will be conducted shortly to take action against these institutions. The Flying Squad of the Ministry of Health on the alert services in the catering sector.
Restaurants do not meet the health standards, hygienic appearance, safety and parking regulations, among others. This was an inspection team found that regularly descended on the ground to make "surprise checks".
Restaurants are required to comply with the following regulations: vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals should be prepared separately, a stainless steel sink for washing vegetables and another for fish / chicken, the shelves of the kitchen should be clean, 'chilled foods' should be kept in a temperature of 1 to 8 degrees, minced meat must not contain preservatives, must be sufficient for food preparation and cooking space, the building and facilities must be maintained in good condition .
But breaches of standards are recorded. For example, the toilet often inadequate. In the dining room seats 40 but some appear only employ 10 people.
The Ministry of Health is working closely with the police to carry out raids.