Abu Dhabi closes five restaurants and a supermarket for food safety violations
SAMIHAH ZAMAN (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the closure of five restaurants and a supermarket, which were found to be in violation of Law No. (2) of 2008 concerning food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its associated legislations, and therefore posing a threat to public health.The outlets that have been shut down include the following:-Pak Ravi Restaurant, located in Musaffah Industrial Area 37 -Lahore Garden Grill Restaurant & Cafeteria LLC, located in Abu Dhabi, Al Khalidiya, West 4 -Karak Future Cafeteria, located in Abu Dhabi Island, West 4 -Rukn Al Maqam Restaurant, located in Musaffah Industrial Area 37-Rich & Fresh Supermarket, located in Mohammed Bin Zayed CityADAFSA posted the closure decisions on its social media platforms, and emphasised that the administrative closures will remain in effect until the reasons for the closure are rectified.The authority highlighted that the closure and the identification of observed violations are part of ongoing inspection efforts to strengthen the food safety system in Abu Dhabi.
ADAFSA also encourages the public to report any violations by calling the toll-free number for the Abu Dhabi Government, 800555.
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