Between February and April, the Mataró council conducted a campaign to verify compliance with food safety regulations in 34 establishments known as 24-hour stores. This initiative has resulted in six sanctioning files being opened against businesses that failed to comply with precautionary measures imposed due to detected irregularities.

Half of the reviewed premises, a total of 17, showed deficiencies that required corrective measures. Most of these irregularities were related to the conditions of the bread baking area, which in 15 cases did not meet the requirements. Additionally, one establishment was found to have a high fragmentation of unidentified products in an unsuitable area, and another lacked running water.

Of the 17 establishments affected by these measures, six have been sanctioned for failing to correct the deficiencies and continuing their activity. Conversely, nine businesses managed to have the precautionary measure lifted after demonstrating that they had resolved the irregularities and adapted to current regulations.

In parallel, five stores where an imminent health risk has been detected are undergoing a more exhaustive inspection by the Public Health and Environmental Control Service of the Mataró City Council. The campaign also revealed other administrative non-compliances, such as the fact that six of the inspected establishments did not possess the corresponding activity license.