Kazakhstan finds violations in 2,088 school canteens before new academic year
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Kazakhstan's health ministry found sanitary violations in 2,088 school canteens during readiness checks for the new academic year. Inspectors issued 8,400 orders to fix problems and imposed 128 fines totaling 44.2 million tenge. The ministry said 90.6% of orders were fulfilled by August 25.
Key Facts
- Violations were found in 2,088 school canteens across Kazakhstan.
- 1,168 schools and 45 boarding schools had poor sanitary conditions and lacked equipment.
- 8,400 orders to eliminate violations were issued, and 287 operational measures were taken, including 247 activity bans.
- 128 administrative fines totaling over 44.2 million tenge were imposed for late compliance.
- By August 25, 90.6% of issued orders had been fulfilled, covering 7,616 facilities.
Inspection Findings
The Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control monitored 7,121 schools, covering 95% of school canteens, 96% of medical points, and 99.2% of boarding schools. Violations were detected in 2,088 canteens, with 1,168 schools and 45 boarding schools showing unsatisfactory sanitary conditions and a lack of technological and refrigeration equipment. The highest number of violations was recorded in Turkistan, Karaganda, and Kyzylorda regions, as well as in Almaty. Some violations require financial resources, including repairs to engineering networks, roofs, ventilation, heating, and water supply systems.
Enforcement Actions
Inspectors issued 8,400 orders to eliminate identified violations and took 287 operational response measures, including 247 activity bans and 40 suspensions. As of August 25, 90.6% of orders had been executed, covering 7,616 facilities. For late execution of orders, 128 administrative fines were imposed totaling over 44.2 million tenge. Unscheduled inspections continue at 619 facilities to verify compliance with previously issued orders.
School Meal Standards
For the 2025-2026 academic year, all regions approved long-term menus for school canteens. In 2025, six standard menu options for single school meals were developed with national and international experts, considering children's age, calorie content, and seasonality. Committee Chair Sarkhat Beisenova emphasized that the nutrition standard is a permanent approach, not a one-time measure. She called for strict compliance in menu formation, food procurement, storage, and preparation in all educational organizations.
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Kazakhstan finds violations in 2,088 school canteens before new academic year
