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An administrative cease and desist order was issued today (Wednesday) to the “Hakarem” restaurant at 6 Yehuda St., Ariel, this after the district attorney ordered the owners of the business or any other person acting for the business or responsible for it, to immediately stop its operation.
The doctor explained: “On 2022.07.25 an inspection was held at the business, and it found serious deficiencies that endanger public health immediately, including: among other things, it was found that the business lacks separate work sections for different types of food and at different stages of preparation; freezers, refrigeration facilities, doors and other equipment The business was found to be broken, rusty, dirty or full of mold; a toilet for the employees’ use is located in the business warehouse without a sink for washing hands; there was no dedicated section for washing dishes with hot water; everything is as detailed in the control report sent to you.”
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It was also claimed: “During the control, food found in the restaurant and unfit for human consumption was destroyed. On July 27, 2022, a hearing was held in your presence. During the hearing, you agreed that the business operates under poor sanitation conditions and pledged that you would close it for the purpose of renovating defects for immediate repair and in order to subsequently allow the business to operate in the scope Limited. On 2022.07.31 and if you did not provide any update on the subject of the renovation and the completion dates for the repairs, you will be sent a hearing summary letter reminding you of your commitment. On 2022.08.01, another control was conducted at the business and it was found that the business continues to operate in violation of your commitment. During the control, food unfit for human consumption was destroyed. Also, during the inspection, you came back and promised that the business would be closed for the purpose of renovating and correcting critical deficiencies for immediate treatment.”
Another writer: “On 2022.08.04 and you did not provide any update on the subject of the renovation and the completion dates for the repairs, we will send you another reminder letter. On 2022.08.08 an inspection was conducted at the business on behalf of the local authority, and it was again found that the business was operating in violation of your statement. Once again, food unfit for human consumption was destroyed And again you committed to closing the business. According to a report provided to us by the local authority, on 2022.08.15 you claimed that the business was closed and asked the local authority for conditions for its opening. As I recall, conditions for the continued operation of the business were already given to you during the hearing and were given again in letters.”
It was also clarified: “On August 22, 2022, an inspection was again conducted at the business on behalf of the local authority, and again it was found that the business operates in violation of your commitment and under poor sanitation conditions that pose a danger to public health, and food products that are unfit for human consumption were destroyed. On August 29, 2022, an inspection by the Health Bureau was conducted, and again it was found that The business operates under poor sanitation conditions that pose a danger to public health. Among other things, it was found that the business processes and uses raw animal food products and raw vegetables contrary to the statement and in a way that creates a fear of cross-contamination; in the freezer, prepared food is stored in a way that creates a fear of cross-contamination; working with a malfunctioning air conditioner, at temp. high in the kitchen and salad bar; the employees’ toilets in an unventilated warehouse, without a sink for washing hands and without a ceramic coating; products without product traceability and an expiration date were found, and other deficiencies as detailed in the control report.”
At the end it is written: “In light of the above, since I am not convinced that the danger to public health has passed; the infrastructure of the business is not suitable for the activities carried out in it on a regular basis, the sanitary situation in the business is extremely poor and seriously endangers public health; any attempt to minimize the danger through instructions to reduce the activity in the business is met with the refusal of the owner the business to comply with the instructions and comply with their statements; I hereby issue the administrative cease order. The applicability of this order is immediate. The business must be closed without any activity from the moment this order is received. In accordance with section 22 of the law, you may apply to the Magistrate’s Court or the Court of Local Affairs In a request to cancel the order. Submitting such a request does not delay the execution of the order. Sincerely, Dr. Irena Volovik, a local physician.”
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