Rodent excrement, mouse corpse... In the Val-d'Oise, the prefect's fight against the health violations of restaurants

Published Feb 1, 2026

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On the ground, the prefecture is increasing health checks in food businesses. This action is widely relayed on social networks, where each administrative closure is the subject of a message, supported by photos, the name, and address of the business.

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His photos, though unappetizing, generate some enthusiasm on social media. Yellowish sauces, rodent droppings, inedible meats, dead mice lying on the tiles... Since his arrival at the prefecture of Val-d’Oise (95) in 2022, Prefect Philippe Court has distinguished himself with his shock communication strategy. On the internet, the representative of the State highlights the numerous administrative closures sanctioning restaurants, fast-food outlets, bakeries, or other food businesses that do not comply with the most basic hygiene standards. ...
Source: Lefigaro

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