A RESTAURANT in the Northern Governorate has been shut down for multiple violations regarding the storing, cooking and selling of food … although a rumour that it was dishing out dog meat has been dismissed as fantasy.
Cockroaches, improperly stored frozen meats and overall unhygienic storage facilities were registered at the unlicensed outlet in Budaiya.
It was formally closed down by the Industry and Commerce Ministry yesterday.
Inspectors carried forward the closure following a complaint submitted by a concerned citizen through the ministry’s official channels.
“There were rumours that the restaurant in Budaiya served dog meat and I followed this up with the concerned officials and they reaffirmed that the claims were untrue,” said area councillor Mohammed Al Dossari.
“However, there were multiple violations registered at the restaurant by inspectors and it was shut down.
“There are official channels for people to submit complaints and suggestions and I urge them to use these channels to highlight issues within efforts to protect everyone in the area.”
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He has urged the authorities to step up inspection campaigns over the summer for health and safety reasons, as well as look out for any pricing violations.
According to an official statement released by the ministry’s Inspection Directorate, the restaurant in the Northern Governorate stored and prepared food in an unlicensed location that violated health requirements.
“The Inspection Directorate initiated the necessary legal procedures in accordance with Decree Law (27) of 2015 regarding the Commercial Registration,” it said in the statement.
“The directorate co-ordinated with specialists at the Health Ministry and the restaurant and its unlicensed headquarters were administratively shutdown and documentation seized.
“The ministry affirmed that it is continuing its inspection campaigns all over the kingdom.”
Video footage of the unsanitary conditions and improper storage of food items were showcased by the ministry through its official Instagram account.
The ministry urged citizens and residents to register violations and contact the directorate through official channels.
To contact the directorate call 17111268 or 1711252 or email inspection@moic.gov.bh
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