Restaurant in Abu Dhabi’s Mussafah shut over food safety concerns
Repeated high-risk violations identified by ADAFSA inspectors
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued a decision to administratively close Koukab Zuhal Restaurant in Mussafah Industrial City (M/37) in Abu Dhabi.
The establishment, holding trade license number CN-1057282, has been found in violation of Law No. (2) of 2008 regarding food, with its practices found to pose a significant risk to public health.
ADAFSA clarified that the food control report indicated that the administrative closure decision against the establishment was due to its violation of food safety regulations. This was specifically because of repeated high-risk violations that directly impact food safety, along with the establishment’s failure to take effective corrective actions to address these violations.
Three violations were issued and a warning of administrative closure was given to the establishment. The violations included inadequate separation of sinks during use, improper storage, lack of temperature records for refrigerators and freezers, and uncovered ready-to-eat food .
The authority also affirmed that the closure decision will remain in effect as long as its causes exist. The establishment may resume operations after rectifying its situation and fulfilling all the necessary requirements.
In addition, ADAFSA 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. All types of establishments and food products are subject to periodic inspections by ADAFSA’s inspectors to guarantee compliance with the highest food safety standards.
The authority also encourages the public to report any violations detected in any food establishment by calling the toll-free number for the Abu Dhabi Government, 800555.