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The National
12 hours ago
- Health
- The National
Abu Dhabi restaurant closed over food safety violations
An Abu Dhabi restaurant has been shut down after a food safety inspection. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) announced on Friday that Al Rabia Restaurant, in Gayathi – Al Dhafra Region – has been administratively closed due to food safety violations. A post on X states that practices in the restaurant pose a 'serious risk to public health'. It follows the closing down of five restaurants and one supermarket in the emirate last month. Lahore Garden Grill Restaurant & Cafeteria in Al Khalidiya; Karak Future Cafeteria in Abu Dhabi Island; and Al Maqam Corner Restaurant, Pak Ravi Restaurant (branch 1) and Salty Desi Darbar Restaurant, all in Musaffah Industrial Area, were closed, as was the Rich & Fresh Supermarket in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. All food outlets undergo regular inspections to ensure high food safety standards, Adafsa said. The authority also urged the public to report any violations, including suspected food contamination or non-compliance, by calling the Abu Dhabi Government's freephone number on 800 555. Driving up standards The authority carries out tens of thousands of inspections each year in an effort to protect the health of the public and take enforcement action against restaurants that break the rules. The National spent a day with food inspectors last year to take a closer look at how they work to raise food health standards. The authority said outlets with confirmed cases of food poisoning are shut with immediate effect and cannot reopen until they pass an inspection. Establishments where customers previously suffered food poisoning and outlets that had complaints made against them through official channels are most likely to be under enhanced scrutiny, as is any business that was given a low grade in previous inspections. Assessments are conducted at restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens and schools, as well as businesses that recently received a licence to operate. Inspections happen without notice and can vary in frequency. Watch: A day with Abu Dhabi's food inspectors
Khaleej Times
29-04-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi shuts down restaurant for posing significant risk to public health
Authorities in UAE's capital Abu Dhabi have shut down a restaurant for posing a "significant risk to public health." On Tuesday, April 29, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) said that it shut down Select Restaurant in Al Falah Street in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant, holding trade license number CN-1023844, has been found in violation of Law No. (2) of 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its associated legislation. Furthermore, its practices pose a significant risk to public health, the authority said. On Thursday, April 10, the authority decided to administratively close Kohinoor restaurant located in New Shahamah for posing a significant risk to public health. In 2024, a number of dining outlets and eateries in the emirate were closed down for failing to comply with the emirate's regulations. The authority conducts regular checks of eateries and restaurants in the emirate, often shutting down places that are not operating up to local standards or violating food-related health and safety laws.
Khaleej Times
29-03-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi shuts down food establishment over safety violations
In a move to protect public health, authorities in Abu Dhabi have shut down a cafe for posing a risk to public health and safety. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) announced on March 29 that it had closed a food establishment in the emirate's Mussafah 9 after it was found to be in violation of food safety regulations. Gold Lucky Baqala - L.L.C, with trade licence number CN-5229047, was shut down for violating food safety Law No. (2) of 2008 in Abu Dhabi. The authority emphasised that these violations posed a significant risk to public health. For any food safety concerns or complaints, residents are urged to contact 800 555. Abu Dhabi
Khaleej Times
05-03-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Supermarket shut down for posing danger to public health
Authorities in UAE's capital Abu Dhabi have shut down a supermarket for posing danger to public health. On Wednesday, March 5, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) said that it shut down a store in the Musaffah Industrial Area of Abu Dhabi. Mohammed Akhtar Supermarket, with Commercial License No. (N- 2790260), was closed for violating Food Law No. (2) of 2008 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The authority added that by violating the law, the supermarket was a "danger to public health". On Saturday, February 15, authorities had shut down a supermarket in Abu Dhabi for posing a danger to public health. On Thursday, February 20, a cafe was shut down for the same reason.
Khaleej Times
20-02-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Cafe shut down in Abu Dhabi for posing danger to public health
Authorities in UAE's capital Abu Dhabi have shut down a cafe for posing danger to public health. On Thursday, February 20, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) said that it shut down a cafe in Hamdan Street (East 3) in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Café, with commercial license number (CN- 2578850), was closed for violating Food Law No. (2) of 2008 in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The authority added that by violating the law, the cafe was a "danger to public health". On Saturday, February 15, authorities had shut down a supermarket in Abu Dhabi for posing a danger to public health.
