ADAFSA Shuts 69 Abu Dhabi Food Outlets for Health Violations

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has shut down 69 food establishments across the emirate over the past 18 months. The enforcement actions follow a series of inspections that identified high-risk health and safety violations posing a direct threat to public health. Violations and Enforcement Measures The administrative closures were triggered by repeated failures to comply with the emirate’s food safety regulations. Violations documented by ADAFSA inspectors included pest infestations , improper food storage temperatures, and the use of expired ingredients. Many of the affected outlets had previously received warnings and fines but failed to rectify the identified issues during follow-up visits. The authority confirmed that the 69 closures occurred between early 2023 and mid-2024. These establishments remain prohibited from operating until they successfully implement corrective measures and pass a comprehensive reassessment by food safety officials. The names of specific outlets are typically published on the authority’s official channels following the issuance of a closure order. Regulatory Compliance and Reporting ADAFSA maintains a strict inspection…