The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued a decision to administratively close HAPPINESS GRASSLAND HOT POT AND GRILL BBQ RESTAURANT in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant, holding trade license number CN-1193111, 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.
ADAFSA's food control report revealed that the administrative closure decision came because of repeated violations affecting food safety, and the facility's failure to take effective corrective measures to rectify these violations. Four violations were issued against this establishment for reasons related to the proliferation of insects, poor hygiene in food handling and storage areas, and the storage of cooked and ready-to-eat food in an uncovered and unprotected state from contamination risks, which affects food safety and consumer health.
The Authority also affirmed that the administrative closure order will remain in effect as long as its causes exist. The establishment may resume operations after rectifying its situation and fulfilling all the necessary requirements for practicing the activity, and removing the causes of the violation.
In addition, ADAFSA highlighted that the closure and the identification of observed violations are part of ongoing inspection efforts to strengthen the food safety system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It underscores its supervisory role in ensuring that all establishments comply with food safety requirements. All types of establishments and food products are subject to periodic inspections by ADAFSA's inspectors to guarantee compliance with the highest food safety standards.
The Authority also encourages the public to communicate with them and report any violations detected in any food establishment, such as non-compliance or suspicion of food content, by calling the toll-free number for the Abu Dhabi Government, 800555. ADAFSA's inspectors will take the necessary measures to ensure the delivery of safe and sound food to all members of the community in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
