The permits, which come with specific guidelines, ensure food safety and adherence to regulations during this important time
Restaurants and eateries in Sharjah have been asked to apply for permits to serve food during the holy month of Ramadan.
The permit for preparing and displaying food during the day will cost AED 3,000, while the permit to display snacks in front of eateries just before Iftar will cost AED 500.
Permits can be applied at a number of Sharjah Municipality’s food control section counters.
The municipality also announced a host of guidelines to display food during the holy month.
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For eateries operating during the day
Food must be served off-site, and no customers are allowed inside the dining hall
Food preparation and cooking are only allowed inside kitchens
For displaying food outside shops
Eateries can display food on the sidewalk in front of their premises, provided it is not sandy
Food must be placed in non-corrosive metal containers and displayed in a closed glass box with a sliding or hinged door (at least 100cm high)
It must be placed in stainless steel containers and covered with aluminium foil or transparent food-grade plastic
Food must be stored at an appropriate temperature, and not refrigerated or frozen
Food must be prepared at the outlet according to the given approval.
Centres to apply for permits
Al Nasiriyah Center
Municipality Drawing Studio
Tasareeh Center
Al Raqam Wahid center
Municipality 24 Center
Al Suraa Wa Al Diqah Center
Tawjeeh Center
Al Khalidiya Center
Al Saada Center
Al Malomat Center – Branch 3
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