The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is planning to conduct inspections to assess the cleanliness of food outlets in the Male' region.
The purpose of the inspections is to encourage compliance with cleanliness standards and to familiarize food service providers with public health and safety measures, HPA said.
HPA will start visiting restaurants and cafes for inspections on February 18, the agency said.
In addition to HPA, the Male' city council, Hulhumale' hospital, Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and other relevant agencies will also take part in the work.
HPA conducted similar operations in the past. Some hotels and eateries were shut down after serious problems were discovered during the inspections.
