STORY: Turkish authorities inspect food facilities for health compliance
DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:30
LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye
CATEGORY: HEALTH

SHOTLIST:
1. various of teams leaving the ministry building to conduct food inspections in restaurants, cafes, and hotels in Türkiye
2. various of teams carrying out hygiene and food safety inspections in the kitchens of restaurants in Türkiye

STORYLINE:

Turkish authorities have conducted simultaneous inspections in restaurants, cafes, and hotels across the country for the past three weeks to protect public health, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli was quoted as saying on Tuesday that inspections had been carried out between Aug. 21 and Sept. 8 in all 81 provinces.

The minister said that more than 7,000 inspectors examined over 54,000 facilities and conducted technical, sanitary, and storage inspections.

The inspectors imposed 245 administrative sanctions against those who failed to meet the required standards.

According to the minister, as of Wednesday, businesses such as butchers, delicatessens, grocery stores, markets and buffets will be inspected for compliance with technical, hygienic and storage conditions.

Yumakli said his ministry is committed to providing citizens with reliable food, and inspections will continue at every stage of the entire process, from farm to table.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye.
(XHTV)