أمانة الرياض تغلق 124 منشأة وتتلف 6 أطنان أغذية فاسدة في منفوحة

The Riyadh Municipality, in collaboration with security agencies and several government entities, continues its intensive monitoring campaign in the Manfouha neighborhood, which witnesses a high population density and commercial activity, following the observation of numerous violations and in response to several reports received through the "My City" application regarding violations affecting food safety and product quality. The campaign targets food establishments, meat-selling outlets, cafes, street vendors, and some homes that have been converted into warehouses for storing food items, in addition to tobacco-selling establishments.

So far, the campaign has resulted in the closure of (124) establishments, the issuance of (812) notices and violations, the disconnection of electricity from (11) locations, the seizure of (52) carts and street vendors, and the confiscation, seizure, and destruction of (31,982) products unfit for use, along with the destruction of (143) kilograms of tobacco materials and nearly (6) tons of food items, as well as the detection of (450) violations related to other entities.

During its ongoing rounds in the neighborhood, the monitoring teams uncovered serious and qualitative violations, most notably the sale of tobacco products of unknown origin, the seizure of spoiled food items that were on their way to consumers, expired personal care products, poor hygiene standards, unsafe storage methods for food items that lead to contamination or spoilage, the conversion of homes into food warehouses, the sale of spoiled meat, and the display of adulterated tobacco products in repeated locations that violate regulations, in addition to violations related to licenses and municipal requirements.

The "Municipality" has taken strict measures to address these violations, including warnings, the issuance of violation reports, the imposition of fines, and the closure of establishments that pose an immediate threat to public health, in order to protect consumers and prevent the recurrence of these practices.

This campaign is part of a proactive and continuous monitoring plan that includes daily and periodic rounds in neighborhoods and locations with high commercial activity, along with monitoring violating establishments after the campaigns to ensure they correct their situations, and utilizing modern technological systems to accurately document and monitor violations, allowing for quick intervention and resolution of any issues.

The "Municipality" has clarified that it has provided easy reporting channels through the "My City" application, which allows users to send reports along with geographic locations and images. Field teams respond to reports immediately, emphasizing that the cooperation of citizens and residents in reporting violations is a fundamental pillar in the success of these campaigns, embodying the partnership between the municipality and the community to maintain a safe urban environment, ensure service quality, and achieve the goals of sustainable urban development and the municipality's vision in enhancing the quality of life in the capital.