Ministry temporarily closes 12 food establishments in Qatar, including seven restaurants, in January

Doha, Qatar: A total of 12 food establishments across multiple municipalities were ordered to shut down during January 2026 for violating health and s...

Doha, Qatar: A total of 12 food establishments across multiple municipalities were ordered to shut down during January 2026 for violating health and safety regulations, according to inspection data released by the Ministry of Municipality.

The closures, ranging from partial to full suspension of operations, were imposed for periods between seven and 30 days, depending on the severity of the violations identified by municipal inspection teams.

The affected outlets were distributed across Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan, Al Shamal, Al Daayen, Al Khor and Al Dhakira, and Al Sheehaniya municipalities. 

Several restaurants, supermarkets, and food outlets were cited for failing to meet approved food safety standards, prompting immediate administrative action  List of food establishments closed in January 2026:

New Mumbai Restaurant, Al Wakrah Municipality, Full closure for 30 days (Jan 28)