Paju-si Conducts Hygiene Inspections of Food Service Establishments Near Multi-use Facilities

Completion of Guidance and Inspection at 20 Food Service Establishments, Including General Restaurants

Paju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Kyung-il) announced on the 27th that it conducted intensive inspections from the 17th to the 21st targeting 20 food service establishments, including general restaurants around multi-use facilities (campgrounds), in preparation for the full-fledged spring outing season.

Paju City is conducting intensive inspections from the 17th to the 21st targeting 20 food service establishments, including general restaurants around multi-use facilities (campgrounds), as the peak spring outing season begins. Photo by Paju City

The main inspection items included ▲whether expired products were stored, used, or sold ▲compliance with hygienic management standards of kitchens and cooking facilities ▲compliance with storage temperature of ingredients ▲hygienic handling of food ▲reuse of food ▲wearing of hygiene caps and masks ▲compliance with food sanitation laws, etc.

As a result of the inspection, establishments that did not wear hygiene caps or masks or had insufficient cleanliness inside the kitchen were immediately guided to correct the issues. The city plans to conduct follow-up inspections to verify improvements and will take strict action against intentional illegal activities.

Jang Yeon-hee, Director of the Hygiene Division, said, “As the number of users of food handling establishments around campgrounds and camping sites is expected to surge during the spring outing season, we conducted proactive inspections to create a safe food hygiene environment,” and added, “We will continue to strive to create a dining environment where citizens can enjoy with peace of mind.”