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PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTIONS LEAD TO EIGHT BUSINESS CLOSURES IN BODRUM
19.10.2026
Bodrum Municipal Police Directorate has temporarily closed five supermarkets and three restaurants for three days after inspections found that they were offering expired products for sale. Municipal Police teams carried out inspections across the district, resulting in closure orders for eight businesses over the past month. Administrative penalties were also imposed on businesses found to be operating in breach of regulations.
In 2026, By the Municipal Police Directorate officers carried out 165 enforcement actions relating to expired products, imposing fines totalling 607,784 Turkish lira. A further 203 actions concerning general cleanliness and hygiene resulted in fines totalling 740,447 Turkish lira. Overall, 368 enforcement actions were recorded during the year, with administrative fines reaching 1,348,231 Turkish lira.
Bodrum Municipality said inspections of supermarkets, restaurants and other food businesses would continue to protect public health and ensure residents have access to safe food.
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