As the 2026 National High School Games approach, athletes, coaches, and staff from across Taiwan are set to arrive in Chiayi, making food safety a key priority during the event. To reduce risks, the Chiayi County Health Bureau has already launched advance inspections and guidance for restaurants near competition venues, with checks continuing throughout the games to help ensure safe meals for all participants.
The Health Bureau said it has so far inspected and provided guidance to 120 food businesses. The results have been published on the bureau’s website to improve transparency and help businesses strengthen self-management. Restaurants and food outlets near event venues will continue to be monitored for food preparation processes, environmental hygiene, and storage conditions to lower potential food safety risks.
In coordination with the opening ceremony, officials will inspect about 100 vendors at the Qizhugong Rainbow Night Market on April 18. From April 18 to 23, during the games, inspections of food businesses near the county government area will also be intensified, while authorities promote the “five key principles for preventing food poisoning.”
For meals provided to event staff, since the catering supplier is located in Yunlin County, Chiayi has formally requested assistance from the Yunlin County Health Bureau to strengthen source-level inspections. The meals are scheduled for delivery on March 31 and from April 19 to 23 to the county stadium and track field. During these delivery periods, the Chiayi County Health Bureau will also conduct sampling tests to further ensure meal quality.
The Health Bureau reminded food and catering businesses to strictly follow key hygiene standards, including employee health management, separation of raw and cooked food, designated work zones, and temperature control for ingredients. Athletes, staff, and members of the public are also encouraged to report any food hygiene concerns promptly.
