A view of the violating restaurant in Abu Dhabi.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) shuts down the “Desi Pak Punjab Restaurant” facility in the Emirate for food safety and hygiene violation.

The authority said the inspection team found the presence of insects in the food preparation area.

The team also revealed that poor ventilation and general cleanliness was also the reason for shutting down the restaurant in Abu Dhabi.

On the other hand, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority conducted over 103,000 inspection visits last year, covering all food establishments within the emirate, as part of its ongoing commitment to bolstering food safety in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi City accounted for over half of the inspection visits conducted last year, with approximately 63,690 visits, compared to around 29,583 in Al Ain City and 9,998 in the Al Dhafra region.

This announcement coincides with World Food Safety Day, celebrated on 7th June each year. ADAFSA reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe and healthy food for the Abu Dhabi community.

This is achieved by adopting effective regulatory systems and comprehensive awareness programmes in agriculture and food based on international best practices and risk analysis principles.