The Inspecção-Geral das Atividades Económicas (IGAE) and the Polícia Nacional (PN) conducted a joint operation in São Vicente, Cabo Verde, suspending the activities of two commercial establishments on October 9. The operation, dubbed "Ordem de Operação - Tabernas," targeted bars, restaurants, and taverns operating during the afternoon and evening hours. According to the IGAE, the inspections revealed several irregularities, including poor hygiene conditions and non-compliance with health and safety regulations.
During the inspections, the mixed brigade identified various infractions, including the presence of pests, inadequate food storage and handling, and a lack of health cards for food handlers. The IGAE also found that some establishments were selling alcoholic beverages without proper tax seals, and commercializing aguardente without documentation proving sanitary conformity. Furthermore, some establishments had expired operating permits and lacked complaint books.
The IGAE and PN seized products that did not meet legal and sanitary requirements. The operation aimed to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in commercial establishments. In São Vicente, authorities have been cracking down on establishments that fail to meet basic hygiene and safety standards. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to improve public health and safety in Cabo Verde.
According to the IGAE, the suspended establishments will remain closed until they comply with the necessary regulations and rectify the identified irregularities. The authority emphasized that it will continue to conduct regular inspections to ensure that commercial establishments adhere to health and safety standards. This move has been welcomed by local residents, who have expressed concerns about the hygiene and safety of some establishments in the area.
The IGAE and PN have been working together to improve public health and safety in Cabo Verde. In recent months, they have conducted several operations targeting commercial establishments that fail to meet health and safety regulations. These efforts have resulted in the suspension of several establishments and the seizure of non-compliant products. The authorities have urged commercial operators to prioritize hygiene and safety to avoid facing similar consequences.
The operation in São Vicente is part of a broader effort to improve public health and safety in Cabo Verde. The government has been working to strengthen regulations and enforcement mechanisms to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure that commercial establishments meet basic hygiene and safety standards. Local residents have been urged to report any establishments that fail to meet these standards.
The IGAE has called on commercial operators to take proactive measures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This includes providing regular training for staff, maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation, and ensuring that all products meet sanitary requirements. By taking these steps, commercial operators can help prevent the spread of diseases and ensure a safe environment for customers.
Key points
- Two commercial establishments in São Vicente, Cabo Verde, have been temporarily suspended due to poor hygiene and non-compliance with health and safety regulations.
- The IGAE and PN seized products that did not meet legal and sanitary requirements during the operation.
- The suspended establishments will remain closed until they comply with the necessary regulations and rectify the identified irregularities.
