Nha Trang: Multiple Eateries Fined for Food Safety Violations
Local authorities in Nha Trang have fined 22 food service establishments for violating food safety regulations during the first nine months of 2026.
On October 20, the People's Committee of the ward in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, released the results of food safety enforcement activities conducted during the first nine months of 2026. Following rigorous inspections, authorities identified and sanctioned 22 food service establishments, including local seafood restaurants, chicken rice shops, noodle shops, and traditional spring roll (nem nuong) eateries that cater to both residents and tourists.
According to the report, administrative fines for these violations ranged from 2 million to 14.5 million VND. Common infractions included operating without a valid food safety certificate, staff failing to use gloves or masks during food preparation, improper food sampling storage, and kitchen layouts that failed to prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked food items.
Among the cited businesses, The Local 2 was fined 10 million VND for failures related to the three-step food inspection process and non-compliance with mandatory food sample retention. The seafood establishment Ty Rô was fined 6 million VND due to staff handling food without gloves, while Tám Mẹo was fined 2 million VND after pests were found within the food preparation area.
The list of penalized establishments also includes several well-known brands such as Bún riêu Lê Thi, Nem nướng Ninh Hòa Đặng Văn Quyên, Mixue Lê Lợi, and Hà Cơm Gà. These strict inspection and enforcement measures are intended to safeguard public health and uphold the reputation of the local tourism and hospitality sector in Nha Trang.