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Al Quds Polyclinic Al Faisaliyah, Jeddah

Health certificate medical exam for food workers in Jeddah

Al Quds Polyclinic in Al Faisaliyah, Jeddah, carries out the medical exam for food handlers and food-service workers, one of the steps towards the health certificate, which is issued electronically through the Balady platform. Requirements are set by the authorities and can change, so contact us before you visit to confirm the current steps. Companies can arrange group visits.

Key facts

Hours
Saturday – Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
For
Food handlers and food-service workers
Certificate issued
Electronically via the Balady platform
Group visits
Arranged in advance
Where
Makarona Road, opposite Hyper Panda, Al Faisaliyah
To book
057 011 8287

Why have your exam here

  • A check-up centre inside the polyclinic
  • For individual workers and for food businesses
  • Group visits for restaurants and companies, arranged in advance
  • Laboratory in the same building
  • Confirm the steps with us before you come
  • Opposite Hyper Panda on Makarona Road

The usual steps to a health certificate

These are the usual steps in general. The requirements are set by the authorities and can change, so check the current steps on the Balady platform or with us before you start.

  1. 1 Register and apply through the Balady platform.
  2. 2 Complete the required health education.
  3. 3 Have the medical exam at a health facility, such as our check-up centre.
  4. 4 Once all requirements are met, the health certificate is issued electronically through Balady.

For restaurants and food businesses

If several of your staff need the exam, a group visit can be arranged in advance. Tell us how many workers and which dates suit you, and we’ll plan the visit with you.

Before the visit, ask us to confirm the documents each worker needs, so nobody is held up by a missing paper.

  • Gather each worker’s details and documents before booking
  • Make sure each worker has completed the earlier steps on Balady, as currently required
  • Arrange the date by calling 920020166 or on WhatsApp 057 011 8287
  • Ask whether any preparation is needed before the exam

Common questions

How do I get a health certificate in Jeddah?

The usual route is to register on the Balady platform, complete the health education, have a medical exam at a health facility, and then receive the certificate electronically. The authorities set these requirements and they can change, so confirm the current steps first. We can help with the medical exam.

Which tests are needed for a health certificate?

The authorities decide which tests are required, and this can change, so we don’t publish a fixed list here. Call 920020166 or WhatsApp 057 011 8287 before you come to confirm the current tests and what you need to bring.

Can our restaurant book exams for all its staff?

Yes, a group visit can be arranged in advance. Send us the number of workers and your preferred date by phone or WhatsApp, and we’ll confirm the arrangements and the documents each worker needs before the day.

This page is general information, not a substitute for seeing a doctor. In a life-threatening emergency, call the Saudi Red Crescent on 997 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. For other urgent problems, our emergency department is open 24 hours.

Content last updated 12 October 2026