Abu Dhabi restaurant shut over food safety violations

Friday, 7 February 2025 15:48

By ARN News Staff

A restaurant located on Abu Dhabi’s Hamdan Street has been shut down for repeatedly violating food safety regulations.

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority ordered the closure of 'Spicy Tamil Nadu Restaurant' after inspections revealed high-risk violations, including insect infestations.

Despite multiple warnings and fines, the outlet failed to implement corrective measures.

ADAFSA says the closure will remain in place until all violations are addressed and food safety standards are met.

أصدرت هيئة أبوظبي للزراعة والسلامة الغذائية قراراً بالإغلاق الإداري بحق منشأة "مطعم سبايسي تاميل نادو ذ.م.م " في شارع حمدان بأبوظبي، والتي تحمل الرخصة التجارية رقم (CN- 1739186) وذلك لمخالفتها القانون رقم (2) لسنة 2008 في شأن الغذاء بإمارة أبوظبي والتشريعات الصادرة بموجبه، وكذلك… pic.twitter.com/VKim2IZ1oF
— هيئة أبوظبي للزراعة والسلامة الغذائية (@adafsa_gov) February 7, 2025

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