UAE: Burger cafe shut down after 3 warnings for 'high-risk violations'

The closure resulted from serious food safety violations and the facility's failure to implement effective corrective measures

Published: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 10:15 PM

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A burger restaurant in Abu Dhabi has been ordered to shut down after it was served multiple warnings regarding health and safety violations. Hit Burger cafeteria, located on Al Reem Island, was served the administrative closure notice by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa).

This action against the restaurant, with commercial license number CN-2810647, was taken due to multiple violations regarding food safety and posing a threat to public health.

According to a recent food inspection report, the closure resulted from serious food safety violations and the facility's failure to implement effective corrective measures. The food outlet was found to be committing high-risk violations that could be harmful to consumer's health.

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The cafeteria had previously received three violations and a warning regarding its practices affecting food safety. The authority confirmed that the administrative closure will remain in place as long as the violations exist and until the facility addresses the identified issues and meets the necessary requirements to resume operations.

All establishments in the Capital, in different nature and their food products, are subjected to periodic inspection by the authority to ensure that they comply by the safety regulations. The closure reflects Adafsa's commitment to maintain the food safety system and its role in ensuring compliance with regulations across all facilities.

Adafsa appealed to the public to report any violations observed in any food establishment or, if the contents of the food are suspected, by calling the toll-free number 800555 so that the authorities inspectors take the necessary action to ensure safe and sound food for all community members in Abu Dhabi.

Authorities in the emirate shut down establishments if they pose risk to public health. Recently, two restaurants were shut down in Abu Dhabi for violating food safety laws.

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