Schools in the Odesa region received 200 notices regarding violations in their cafeterias

Specialists from the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in the Odesa region inspected 627 educational institutions to ensure compliance with sanitary requirements regarding children’s meals. Based on the results of these inspections, 200 orders were issued to school and preschool administrators to rectify the identified violations.

This was reportedby the Main Directorate of the State Food and Consumer Service in the Odesa region. 

Unscheduled inspections of schools regarding the organization of meals for children began on September 8, 2026, at the direction of the Prime Minister of Ukraine and in accordance with a letter from the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Experts are checking not only the quality of food products and prepared meals but also portion sizes, adherence to cooking techniques, and food presentation.

In parallel with the inspections of school cafeterias, experts focused on preventing harmful habits among students. Specialists conducted educational sessions at schools across the region on the negative effects of tobacco smoke, traditional smoking, and other forms of tobacco use on the human body.

During the reporting period, inspectors organized 49 preventive discussions, delivered 3 thematic lectures, and distributed 128 informational and educational leaflets to schoolchildren.

Юлія Калабайда