Inspections close 64 food outlets, suspend eight licenses

Food-safety authorities in several locations reported enforcement actions following inspections. In Fresno County, seven food businesses were temporarily closed in October, including some for pest problems or operating without valid permits; three had faced earlier violations. Qatar’s municipalities reported 57 food-establishment closures and 6,088 violations during the third quarter of 2026, after tens of thousands of inspections. In Hyderabad, officials suspended the licences of eight establishments after finding issues including pest infestations, spoiled or expired food, and unsafe storage, and discarded about 700 kilograms of food. Patna inspectors found five of seven fruit and vegetable shops without valid licences, collected samples for testing, and directed vendors to register.