Restaurants warned over ‘hygiene’ norms

Muscat Municipality has sounded a warning to restaurants that do not pay attention to hygiene and eateries that keep stale food and use unhygienic ingredients.

The civic authority also called on citizens and residents to report any food or health violation to the Muscat Municipality Call Centre on 1111 (tollfree number). They can also contact the Muscat Municipality Communication Centre on social media.

In an attempt to rein in restaurants flouting hygiene norms, the civic authority last month destroyed 848 kg of vegetables and 310 fish and allied products, besides seizing 462 fruits in raids conducted on restaurants and grocers in the capital city.

“We pay great attention to regulating/controlling markets and keeping a check on unethical practices through regular inspections,” said a statement from the Muscat Municipality.

Surprise inspections were carried out by the Department of Market Regulation at the Urban Inspection Department at the General Directorate of Muscat Municipality in the first half

We pay great attention to regulating markets and keeping a check on unethical practices through regular inspections

of March.

Last year, the Muscat Municipality had initiated grading of restaurants that aimed at fixing gaps in the health standards and promoting a hygienic environment in restaurants.