Turkish authorities have conducted simultaneous inspections in restaurants, cafes, and hotels across the country for the past three weeks to protect public health, local media reported.
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said 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 would be inspected for compliance with technical, hygienic and storage conditions.
Yumakli said his ministry remained committed to providing citizens with reliable food, and inspections would continue at every stage of the entire process, from farm to table.
