Abu Dhabi Restaurant Closed for Food Safety Violations

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A restaurant in Abu Dhabi has been closed for violating the emirate’s food safety laws.

It was announced on Wednesday, August 20, that the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) issued the “decision to administratively close” Taj Alzumuruda Restaurant, located in Al Ain. The authority stated that the establishment had violated Law No. (2) of 2008 on food safety in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, along with its associated regulations.

It added that the restaurant’s practices posed “a serious risk to public health.”

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Adafsa mentioned that the restaurant had received numerous warnings about food safety violations found by inspectors and failed to take any corrective actions. Consequently, the authority decided to shut it down to safeguard public health.

The closure will remain in effect until corrective measures are taken to enhance food safety and ensure the establishment follows the regulations. The authority confirmed that the restaurant can reopen after making the necessary changes.