Thursday, 18 December 2014

Helath minister warns of upscale food violators


BEIRUT: Health Minister Wael Abu Faour announced new names of restaurants, supermarkets and slaughterhouses that have violated health standards Thursday, with the country’s posh restaurants making up a large part of the list.


During a news conference, the health minister named four restaurants at the upscale, waterfront Zaitunay Bay that have violated health standards.


Karam Sur Mer, a restaurant serving seafood cuisine, has been flagged for its sausage, raw fish, makanek and shrimp.


The Zaitunay Bay location of Classic Burger Joint made the list for its hamburger meat.


St. Elmo's Seaside Brasserie, another posh restaurant in Zaitunay Bay, was also flagged for its hamburger meat.


Joining the list of seafood violators on Beirut’s waterfront, Blueboat made the list for its salmon.


Famous Lebanese fast food chain Kababji was dealt a blow by the health minister’s latest announcement, after Abu Faour named two branches that have violated the ministry’s regulations.


Kababji’s Ashrafieh and Khaldeh branches were listed for their minced meat and kebab.


Crepaway’s Batroun branch was flagged for its chicken, while Caprice, an upscale restaurant in Jal al-Dib, was listed for its chicken.


The complete list included the names of at least 72 violators.


The health minister concluded the conference with a pledge to continue the campaign, vowing to out all food establishment that fail to meet the ministry’s standards.



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