7 Illegal Food Outlets Busted Operating in Unhygienic Conditions Inside 5 Kuwait's Residential Homes

13/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 13: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, has uncovered seven illegal food establishments operating inside five private residences in the Capital Governorate, issuing 33 violation reports.

The inspection campaign was conducted by the authority's Capital Governorate Inspection Department as part of ongoing efforts to monitor food establishments and safeguard public health.

Inspectors documented several serious violations, including:

Operating food businesses without health licences.
Handling food unfit for human consumption.
Violating hygiene and sanitation requirements.
Employing workers without valid health certificates.
Using food establishments as living and sleeping quarters.

A total of 33 violation reports were issued against the establishments.

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition stressed that its inspection campaigns will continue in coordination with relevant government agencies to detect violations, ensure compliance with food safety regulations and protect consumers from unsafe food practices.