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Food Control Departmentالغذائية الرقابة إدارةFood Studies& Planning Sectionالغذائي والتخطيط الدراسات قسم

Title: Food Safety Requirements for the Food Premises No.: FCD-P1-GL08

1. The purpose of the guidelinesEnsure the commitment of hygienic requirements for all permanent food activities at the

premises and companies to maintain the public health and applying the unified

requirements .

2.Application areaThese specific hygienic requirements shall be applied to all food activities at

establishments and companies in Emirate of Dubai.

3. ResponsibilityHead of studies and planning food section

Principal food specifications and standards officer – Leader of specifications and licenses

team

- Senior food specifications and standards officer

4.Work instructions

Bakery ( bread making only) hygiene requirements:When applying for a commercial license for a bakery a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all

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activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

Building and area

Shop area should not be less than 200 square feet. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy

to clean ,nonabsorbent , fire proof, light colored, smooth , nontoxic and with no cracks. Floor properly sloped to facilitate draining. All joints between the walls and the floors, between the walls and the ceilings should be tightly closed and concave to facilitate cleaning.

Provide adequate ventilation an lighting .light must be covered with plastic cover .

Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to fix in walls, these connections shall be fixed about 2 inches away from the walls to fachlitate cleaning.

Provide rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killers. windows and doors shall be tightly closed to

prevent the entry of insects and rodents.

storage and preparation area shall be provided with: Stainless steel pallets and shelves for flour and other dried food items. Stainless steel sieve or a metallic screen to clean the flour. Stainless steel automatic mixer. Plastic containers with a lid for storing flour and dried food after

opening the bags. Stainless steel preparation table. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with cold and hot water,

liquid soap and tissue papers.● equipments wash area supplied with stainless steel table, double sinks with hot and cold water,shelves for storing and drying the equipments.

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4-3-2- Oven area provided with:

oven with overhead chimney .chemney duct shall be 2-meters higher than the nearest building (approval from environment department).

stainless steel table .● Gas, electricity or kerosene shall be used as fuel whereas Diesel or wood as fuel is prohibited. Bread cooling shelves.

-3-3-Genral requirements: No wooden materials are allowed in the premise construction. The

use of newspapers to wrap the bread is not permitted. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal

belongings. Pest control contarct. must be provided from approved pest control

companies which is approved by Dubai Municipality. Approval must be obtained for all food transport vehicles from food

control department. Staff must take basic food hygiene course through training companies

approved by food control department, and must obtain occupational health card from Dubai Municipality clinic before joining the work.

Adequate foot operated garbages bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided. Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertising must contain Arabic language. A final approval must be obtained from food control department

before starting the business. In case of not complying with regulations, closer order will be issued.

4-4- Sweets,candies and confectionaries preparation requirements:

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When applying for a commercial license for sweets,candies and confectionaries a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-4-1-Building and area: The preparation area shall not be less than 250 square feet and

increase according to the size of the activity and the food variety . Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy



● Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to fix in walls , these connections shall be fixed about 2 inches away from the walls to fachlitate cleaning. Provide rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors shall be tightly closed to

prevent the entry of insects and rodents. Grease trap should not be fixed in the kitchen.●In case of adding any other activities like pastries and similar activities, other hygiene conditions shall apply, and the preparation area shall be increased according to type of the added activity.● the work flow shall be in order in the kitchen design to avoid interference and cross contamination.

4-4-2-The kitchen shall be as following :4-4-2-1-Storage area provided with:

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stainless steel shelves and pallets for dried food items. Adequa number of refrigarators and freezers according to work load.

4-4-2-2 -Preparation area provided with: stainless steel preparation tables and sheives. stainless steel Double bowl sink and stainless steel preparation table

in case of fruits preparation. All equipments and tools shall be of stainless steel like the mixer,

grinder, cooking trays … etc. Stainless steel hand wash basin with tissue papers,liquid soap and

supplied with cold and hot water. Plastic containers for dried food items after opening the sacs.

4-4-2-3- Cooking area provided with: Provide a cooking area with chimney fixed Above it . Chimney shall

be 2-meters higher than the nearest building.(approval from environment department)

Additional stainless steel table. Provide a cold area to keep sweets after preparation. The area shall be

provided with properly covered stainless steel racks, freezer and fridges.

4-4-2-1 Wash area provided with:

Stainless steel table for receiving the used equipments. A single bowl stainless steel sink suitable to wash big equipments

and another double bowl sink to wash equipments, supplied with hot and cold water.

Stainless steel shelves or racks to store equipments after wash .

General Requirements No Wooden materials are allowed to part of the kitchen construction.

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Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal items.

Pest control contract must be provided with approved pest control companies approved by Dubai municipality.

Approval must be obtained for all food transport vehicles from food control department.

Staff must take basic food hygiene course through training companies approved by food control department, and must obtain occupational health card from Dubai municipality clinic before joining the work

Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the kitchen. Food menu and any written advertisements must contain Arabic

language. Food displayed must have a label describing the product and the production date.

A final approval must be obtained from food control department inspection section before starting the business. In case of not complying with regulations , closer order will be issued .

4-5- fish shop requirements: When applying for a commercial license for fish shop a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-5-1- Building and area: The area shall not be less than 200 square feet Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy

to clean ,nonabsorbent , fire proof, light colored, smooth , nontoxic and with no cracks. Floor properly sloped to facilitate draining. All

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joints between the walls and the floors, between the walls and the ceilings should be tightly closed and concave to facilitate cleaning.


Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to comply with this point , these connections shall be fixed about 1 inch away from the walls.

Provide rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors shall be tightly closed to

prevent the entry of insects and rodents.

4-5-2- Cutting and displaying area provided with: A single bowl stainless steel sink and table clean fish. Plastic or rubber Cutting boards for fish. Special wooden cutting board for cutting may be used . Cold display area for fish. Fish cleaning tools shall be made of stainless steel.● Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,liquid soap and tissue papers.Separate area for cleaning utensils supplied with table, double bowl

sink supplies with cold and hot water and shelves to store and drying tools, all made of stainless steel .

4-5-3-General Requirements No Wooden materials are allowed to part of the premise construction. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal

items. Pest control contract must be provided with approved pest control

companies approved by Dubai municipality.

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Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertisment must contain Arabic

language. Fish or ice only received from the distributers who has approval from

Food control department. A final approval must be obtained from food control department

before starting the business. In case of not complying with regulations , closer order will be issued .

4-6- coffee shop requirements When applying for a commercial license for coffee shops a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-6-1- Building and area: The kitchen area shall not be less than 150 sqaure feet. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy


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● Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to fix in walls , these connections shall be fixed about 1 inches away from the walls to fachlitate cleaning.

Provide rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors shall be tightly closed to

prevent the entry of insects and rodents. Provide adequate ventilation an lighting .light must be covered with

plastic cover . Food sold must contain label describing the product and production

date. the work flow in the layout shall be in order, to avoid interference and

cross contamination.

4-6-2- Kitchen shall be as following :

4-6-2-Storage and preparation area provided with: Stainless steel shelves for dry food items. stainless steel Double bowl sink and stainless steel preparation table

in case of fruits juice preparation. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,liquid soap

and tissue papers. Refrigerators for dinks and fruits and ice producing machine. Preparation area supplied with chimney. Additional stainless steel table. Washing area provided with: Stainless steel table for receiving used utensiles. Double bowl stainless steel wash sink supplied with hot and cold

water. Stainless steel shelves or racks to store equipments after wash .

General Requirements No Wooden materials are allowed in the preparation and storing area.

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Approval from Dubai Municipality clinic and health community for smoking and sheesha in the common premises.



Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertising must contain Arabic language. A final approval must be obtained from food control department


4-7- Butchery Requirements

When applying for a commercial license for meat shop a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-7-1- Building and area: The area shall be not less than 250 square feet.

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Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy to clean ,nonabsorbent , fire proof, light colored, smooth , nontoxic and with no cracks. Floor properly sloped to facilitate draining. All joints between the walls and the floors, between the walls and the ceilings should be tightly closed and concave to facilitate cleaning.


Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to fix in walls , these connections shall be fixed about 1 inches away from the walls to fachlitate cleaning.

Provide rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors should be tightly closed

to prevent the entry of insects and rodents.

4-7-2 -Storage area provided with: Provide refrigerator to hang meat carcasses (vertically). In case of selling frozen meat a freezer shall be provided .Defrosted or

thawing of the meat to sell it as chilled meat is not allowded.

4-7-3- Cutting area Provide stainless steel table. Plastic or rubber cutting borad. Provide cutting wood board of special quality prepared for such

purpose. Electric saw for cutting frozen meat. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,liquid soap

and tissue papers. Area for washing utensils supplied with stainless steel table for used

tools, double bowl stainless steel sink with hot and cold water, stainless steel shelves for storing tools after wash .

4-7-4-General requirements:

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No Wooden materials are allowed except the one used for cutting. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal

items. Only the meat that distributed by the approval Dubai Municipality

distributors shall be received. Pest control contract must be provided with approved pest control

companies approved by Dubai municipality. Approval must be obtained for all food transport vehicles from food

control department. Staff must take basic food hygiene course through training

companies approved by food control department, and must obtain occupational health card from Dubai municipality clinic before joining the work

Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertisment must contain Arabic

language. A final approval must be obtained from food control department


4-8-Resturants and sea foods requirements:When applying for a commercial license for cafeteria a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-8-1- Building and area:

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The area shall not be less than 750 square feet. Area of Kitchen to be 300sqft or 40% of total whichever is bigger.


Provide adequate ventilation an lighting .It is necessary to use plastic cover for the light.


rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors should be tightly closed

to prevent the entry of insects and rodents. No grease traps in the kitchen. the work flow shall be in order in the kitchen design to avoid

interference and cross contamination.

4-8-2-The kitchen shall be as following:

4-8-2-1- The preparation and storing area provided with: Store for drying,chilled and frozen food items supplied with stainless

steel stands and shelves . Double bowl stainless steel wash sink and stainless steel table for

washing and preparation of fruits and vegetables. Single bowl Stainless steel wash sink and stainless steel table for

washing and preparation of meat. Single bowl Stainless steel wash sink and stainless steel table for

washing and preparation of fish .

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Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,liquid soap and tissue papers

Ice making machine.

4-8-2-2-Cooking area provided with: Provide a cooking area with a chimney fixed Above it. Chimney shall

be 2-meters higher that the nearest building.(approval from environment department)

If a tandoor is in the kitchen, then 80 sqft more shall be added to the area of the kitchen.

Additional stainless steel table. Hot plate for maintaining temperature of cooked/hot food.

4-8-2-3-Washing area for utinsiles provided with: Stainless steel table for receiving used utensiles. Double bowl stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold water Single bowl stainless steel deep sink to wash big utensils, supplied

with hot and cold water stainless steel shelves or racks to store utensils after wash .

4-8-2-4-Service area provided with: Bain Marie for maintaining temperature of cooked/hot food.

Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,liquid soap and tissue papers

4-8-3-General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the kitchen. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal

items. Only the food items shall be received only through distributors

approved by the Dubai Municipality food control department.

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Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertising must contain Arabic language. A final approval must be obtained from food control department


4-9- roasteries requirement :When applying for a commercial license for a roastery a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-9-1-Building and area: The area shall not be less than 300sqft and the preparation area shall

not be less than 40% of the area ( 150sqft ) Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy


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Rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors should be tightly closed

to prevent the entry of insects and rodents. Provide adequate ventilation an lighting . lights must have plastic

cover.

4-9-2- Store and milling area provided with: Display area shall be isolated from the preparation area. Stainless steel shelves shall be provided for raw & processed

materials. A chimney shall be provided above the grinding machine, reaching

above the roof of the building, and shall be 2-meters higher of the nearest building.( Approval from environment department )

Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,liquid soap and tissue papers.

Plastic containers for dried food items after opening the bags and others for grinded items .

4-9-3- Display area: Provide stainless steel shelves and stands about 20cm higher from

the ground. All food items shall be labeled for the customers describing the

food item and date of packing.

4-9-4-General requirements; No Wooden materials are allowed to part of the preparation area.

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Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertisement must contain Arabic


inspection section before starting the business. In case of not complying with regulations , closer order will be issued .

4-10 -fresh juice shop Requirements : When applying for a commercial license for shop that sell fresh juices a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-10-1- building and area: The area shall not be less than 250 square feet. Area of the preparation

to be 100 sqft or 40% of total whichever is bigger. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy


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Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to comply with this point , these connections shall be fixed about 1 inche away from the walls.

Provide rust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors should be tightly closed

to prevent the entry of insects and rodents. Provide adequate ventilation and lighting .lights must have plastic

cover.

4-10-2 Preparation area provided with: Fridges for juices. Machine for producing ice. Stainless steel shelves. Double bowl stainless steel sink and stainless steel table for

preparation of fruits. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers. Additional stainless steel table. Area for washing utensils provided with stainless steel table, double

bowl stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold water, shelves for storing utensil.

4-10-3- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the preparation area. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal


companies approved by Dubai municipality.

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Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the kitchen. Food menu and any written advertisment must contain Arabic



4-11- groceries requirements: When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout

shall be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan, which is submitted through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-11-1-Building and area: The area of the grocery shall not be less than 130 sqaure feet. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy


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Provide adequate ventilation an lighting .lights must have plastic cover

Provide insect killer and windows and doors should be tightly closed to prevent the entry of insects and rodents.

4-11-2- Storage area provided with: it must be cooled and provided stainless steel stands and pallets. Refrigerators and freezers

4-11-3- Display area: Stainless steel shelves and stands for displaying the food items. Fridges and freezers. Separate and isolated area to display bakery products. Displaying of food items not allowed in the cashier area. In case of selling 5 gallons bottled water the area shall be not less than

350sqft and special approval from food control department shall be acquired .

4-11-4- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the premises. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal





Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided

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Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertisement must contain Arabic



4-12-Supermarket requirements: When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-12-1- Building and area: Total area shall be at least (2000) foot, including a store with an area

not less than (500) foot, which must be connected to the supermarket for daily use, and shall comply with storage requirements.

Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy to clean ,nonabsorbent , fire proof, light colored, smooth , nontoxic and with no cracks. Floor properly sloped to facilitate draining. All joints between the walls and the floors, between the walls and the ceilings should be tightly closed and concave to facilitate cleaning



4-12-2-Storage area provided with:● It shall be cooled and supplied with stainless steel shelves and pallets .

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● Fridges and freezers installed with thermometers .

4-12-3- Display area provided with: Stainless steel shelves and stands to display the different items. food items shelves must be separate from the others.

● Fridges and freezers for food items with thermometers. Special and separate area to display bakery products. In case of adding an activity like (butchery, fishery , bakery ),

additional area is required for these activities according to their requirements.

Preparing or selling of sandwiches, meals or drinks is not allowed. Double bowl stainless steel sink for washing fruits and vegetables.

4-12-4-General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the premise . Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal






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4-13-Cafetria &Pastries selling requirements:: When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout

should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-12-1-Building and area: The area shall not be less than 500 square feet. Area of Kitchen to be

200sqft or 40% of total whichever is bigger. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy

to clean, nonabsorbent, fire proof, light colored, smooth, nontoxic and with no cracks. Floor properly sloped to facilitate draining. All joints between the walls and the floors, between the walls and the ceilings should be tightly closed and concave to facilitate cleaning.




to prevent the entry of insects and rodents. No grease traps in the kitchen.

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the work flow shall be in order in the kitchen design to avoid interference and cross contamination.

4-13-2—The kitchen shall be as following:

4-13-2-1- Storing and preparation area shall be provided with: Stainless steel shelves and stands to keep the food items. Double bowl stainless steel sink and a table to prepare fruits and

vegetables. Single bowl Stainless steel sink and a stainless steel table to prepare

meat. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,liquid soap

and tissue papers. Fridges, freezers and ice producing machine .

4-13-2-2- Cooking are shall be provided with: Provide cooking area, with a chimney fixed above it . Chimney shall

be 2-meters higher than the nearest building.( approval from environment department )

Additional stainless steel table. Hot food holding quipment (Bain Marie). Client must refer to food control department to know what kind is

food is allowed to be prepared. In case of preparing shawerma additional stainless steel table for

preparing the shawerma meat and stainless steel tools for spicing the shawerma meat.

Minimum area of 25 sq ft with adequate ventilation for serving shawerma, the worker shall be inside the shawerma serving area .

4-13-2-3- Equipments washing area provided with: Stainless steel table for receiving used utensile . Double bowl stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold water.

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Provide stainless steel shelves or racks to keep utensiels after wash.

4-13-3-General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the kitchen. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal








4-4-1- Fruits & Vegetables Shop Requirements : When applying for a commercial license for this activity a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions

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The area shall not be less than 200 square feet. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy






4-14-2-Area for washing fruits and vegetables provided with: Shall be isolated from the display area. Double bowl stainless steel sink for washing the fruits and vegetables

before displaying. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot and cold water,

liquid soap and tissue papers.

4-14-3- Display area shall be provided with:●Stainless steel stands and pallets to display fruits and vegetables. Plastic containers for keeping fruits and vegetables after removing from carton boxes .

4-14-4- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed to part of the premise construction.

The use of news paper is not permitted

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4-15-Dried food items repacking requirements: When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-15-1- Building and area: Store for raw materials according to requirements of stores: Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy


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4-15-2-Packing area shall be provided with: The packaging process shall be in a separate room in side the store.

Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable and easy to clean ,nonabsorbent , fire proof, light colored, smooth , nontoxic and with no cracks. Floor properly sloped to facilitate draining. All joints between the walls and the floors, between the walls and the ceilings should be tightly closed and concave to facilitate cleaning.

Stainless steel tables for the packing operations. Weight scale shall be provided. Stainless steel shelves for keeping the packed food items. Provide adequate ventilation an lighting .lights must have plastic

cover Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers. Provide insect killer. windows and doors should be tightly closed to

prevent the entry of insects and rodents Doors shall be open from inside and outside.

4-15-3-Storing of packed food items: Hygiene requirements of stores shall be adopted.

4-16-Hygiene requirements for mills: When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

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4-16-1 -Building and area: The area shall not less than 300sq ft .Area of preparation to be not less

than 40% of total area whichever is bigger Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy




to prevent the entry of insects and rodents. Provide adequate ventilation an lighting .lights must have plastic

cover

4-16-2- Storing and milling area provided with: The milling area should be totally separated from the showroom Stainless steel shelves and pallets raw materials should be separate

from milled food items. A chimney shall be provided above the grinding machine, reaching

above the roof of the building, and shall be 2-meters higher of the nearest building.( approval from environment department ).

Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid soap and tissue papers.

Plastic containers to keep the dried food items after opening the bags and others for the milled food items.

4-16-3-Display area:

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Stainless steel shelves and stands not less than 20cm higher from the ground.

All food items shall be with a label indicating the food item and the date of packaging.

4-16-4- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed to part of the premise construction. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal








4-17- Bakeries ( various products) Requirements :

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When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following condition:

4-17-1- Building and area: The area shall not be less than 300 square feet. Area of Kitchen to be

40% of total area whichever is bigger. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy



Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to comply with this , these connections shall be fixed about 1 inch away from the walls.

. Prrust proof water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors should be tightly closed



4-17-2- The kitchen shall be as follows:

4-17-2-1- Storage and preparation are shall be provided with: Store for keeping the dried ,chilled and frozen food items supplied

with stainless steel pallets and shelves.

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stainless steel sieve or a metallic screen to clean the flour. A stainless steel electric mixer . Plastic containers with cover for keeping flour and dried food items

after opening the bags. Double bowl stainless steel sink and astianless steel table for

preparing fruits and vegetables. Single bowl Stainless steel sink and table for preparing meat. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers. ice producing Machine.

4-17-2-2-Cooking provided with: Provide a cooking area with chimney fixed Above it . Chimney shall

be 2-meters higher than the nearest building.(approval from environment department) . One Tandoor oven is permitted in the cooking area, in case of adding another tandoor oven area of 80sq ft shall be added to the kitchen.

Additional stainless steel table. Suitable shelves for cooling the products.

4-17-2-3-equipments washing area provided with: Stainless steel table for receiving used utensils. Double bowl stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold water A single bowl stainless steel sink suitable to wash big utensils. Stainless steel shelves for keeping and drying utensils after wash.

4-17-2-4- Service area provided with: Bain Marie for maintaining temperature of cooked/hot food. and

refrigerators for cold food items. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers.

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4-17-3- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the kitchen. Gas, electricity or kerosene shall be used as fuel whereas Diesel fuel

or wood is prohibited. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal







inspection section before starting the business. In case of not complying with regulations, closer order will be issued .

4-18- pastries Preparation requirements: When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout

should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-18-1- Building and area:

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The area shall not be less than 250 square feet. Area of Kitchen to be 40% of total whichever is bigger.







4-18-2- The kitchen shall be as follows:

4-18-2-1- Storing an dpreparation area shall be provided with: Store for keeping dried,cold and frozen food items according to work

size and shall be supplied with stainless steel shelves and pallets for keeping the dried foods and flour.

Provide stainless steel sieve or a metallic screen to clean the flour. A stainless steel electric mixer shall be provided. Plastic containers with cover to keep the flour and the dried food

items after opening the bags

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Double bowl stainless steel sink and a stainless steel table for preparing fruits and vegetables.

Single bowl Stainless steel sink and stainless steel table for preparing meat.

Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid soap and tissue papers.

ice producing Machine.

4-18-2-2- Cooking area shall be provided with: Provide a cooking area with chimney fixed Above it . Chimney shall

be 2-meters higher than the nearest building. (approval from environment department). One Tandoor oven is permitted in the cooking area,in case of adding another Tandoor oven area of 80sq ft shall be added to the kitchen.

Additional stainless steel table. Suitable shelves for keeping the prepared pastries directly from the

oven.

4-18-2-3- Equipments washing area provided with: Stainless steel receiving table. Double bowl stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold water. A single bowl stainless steel sink suitable to wash big utensils. Stainless steel shelves for storing and drying equipments after wash.

4-8-2-4- Serving area provided with: Wquipment for keeping hot food items (Bain Marie).and refrigrators

for cold food items Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers.

4-18-3- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the kitchen.

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Gas, electricity or kerosene shall be used as fuel whereas Diesel fuel or wood is prohibited.








4-19- One star-two-three stars and hotel apartments:When applying for a commercial license for hotels ( one,two,three stars and hotel apartments ) that includes food preparation a layout according to the activity required ( restaurant,cafeteria,coffee shop )shall be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan, which is submitted through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials.

4-20- ice cream shops requirements

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When applying for a commercial license for selling ice cream a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-20-1- Building and area Preparation area shall not be less than 100 squre feet.In case there is a

machine for producing ice 50 squre feet shall be added to the area. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy





cover Food items sold must have label describing the item and production

date . the work flow shall be in order in the kitchen design to avoid


4-20-2-Prepartion area :

4-20-2-1- Storing and preparation area provided with:

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Stainless steel shelves for keeping food items. Double bowl stainless steel sink and stainless steel table for

preparation of fruits in case if it is apart of the ingredient . Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers. Refrigerators for drinks and fruits. Ice producing Machine . Additional stainless steel table.

4-20-2-2-Washing area provided with: Stainless steel table for receiving used utensils. Double bowl stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold water. Stainless steel shelves for keeping utensils after wash.

4-20-2-3- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the preparation and storing areas. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal






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4-21- Bread ,pasteries, oriental sweets and bakery

products trading requirements:When applying for a commercial license for these activities a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-21-1- Building and area: The serving area shall not be less than 150 square feet. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy



Rust proos water heater with filters. Provide insect killer and windows and doors should be tightly closed


cover. Food products sold must contain labels describing the item and

production date.

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4-21-2-Serving area shall be as follows:

4-21-2-1- Show area shall be provided with: Stainless steel shelves for keeping food items. Refrigerators for canned drinks. Equipments for keeping hot and cold food items. Food menu in Arabic language shall be provided to food control

department.

4-21-2-2- Washing area shall be provided with: Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers. Stainless steel table for receiving used utensils. Double bowl stainless steel sink for washing utensils supplied with

hot and cold water. Stainless steel shelves for keeping equipments after washing.

4-21-2-3- General requirements: No Wooden materials are allowed in the sevice area. Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal





Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided.

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Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertisement must contain Arabic



4-22- Department store – union cooperative societies:When applying for a commercial license for department store – union co-operative societies a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-22-1- Building and area: Total area shall be at least (5000)squre feet, including a store with an

area not less than (500) squre feet, which must be connected to the supermarket for daily use, and shall comply with stores’ requirements.




4-22-2- Store provided with:● It should be cool and supplied with stainless steel shelves and pallets.● Fridges s and refrigerators equipped with thermometers.

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4-22-3- Display area:●Stainless steel shelves and stands to display various items and food items shall be separated from non food items. ● Fridges and refrigerators equipped with thermometers.

Special and separate area shall be provided for bakery products. In case of adding activities like (butchery, fish shop , bakery,kitchen),

requirements must be met according to the activity . Double bowl stainless steel sink in a separate area for washing fruits

and vegetables.









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4-23- Mini marts requirements:When applying for a commercial license for supermarket a layout should be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-23-1- Building and area: Area shall not be less than square feet. Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy




4-23-2- Store area provided with:● It shall be cool and supplied with stainless steel shelves and pallets.

Fridges and refrigerators equipped with thermostats.

4-23-3- Display area:● Stainless steel shelves and pallets to display food items Fridges and refrigerators and equipments to keep hot food items. Special and separate area to display bakery products. No food items display in the cash counter area.

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General Requirements No Wooden materials are allowed to part of the kitchen construction.

The use of news paper to wrap the bread is not permitted Adequate and separate storage must be provided for storing personal





Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the kitchen. Food menu and any written advertisements must contain Arabic



4-24-Food and beverages trade hygiene requirements:

4-24-1- Buildings and area: Area shall not be less than square feet.

Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy to clean , nonabsorbent , fire proof, light colored, smooth , nontoxic and with no cracks. Floor properly sloped to facilitate draining. All

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4-24-2- Store area shall be provided with:It shall be cool and supplied with stainless steel shelves and pallets.

4-24-3- Display area: Stainless steel shelves and stands to display food item Arrange and

separate the food items according to their categories. Fridges and freezers to keep the cold food items according to the

required temperature for each item equipped with thermostat. No food items display in the cash counter area.






Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided

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Toilets are not allowed in the premise. Food menu and any written advertisement must contain Arabic


inspection section before starting the business. In case of not complying with regulations , closer order will be issued.

4-25 Catering Kitchens Requirements When applying for a commercial license for a layout shall be provided to (Dubai Municipality) Food Control Department with a detailed plan, which is submitted through an approved engineering office. This plan shall indicate all activities, equipment, and specifications of building materials, as per the following conditions:

4-25-1- Buildings and area: The area shall not be less than 1000 square feet. Area of Kitchen to be

50% of total whichever is bigger Materials used in floors, walls and ceiling, shall to be washable easy



Water and drainage connections shall be inside the wall and shall not be visible on the outside. If it was not possible to comply with this point, these connections shall be fixed about 1 inch away from the walls.



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No grease traps in the kitchen.● the work flow shall be in order in the kitchen design to avoid interference and cross contamination.

4-25-2- Initial washing and disinfecting area: Special door for receiving food items away from the main entrance. Provide initial washing area for vegetables supplied with double bowl

stainless steel sink and disinfectant and a drier before storing.

4-25-3- Dried,cold and frozen storage area: Every food item shall be stored in a suitable temperature ,room

temperature or chilled not more than 4˚C or frozen not less than -18˚C.

Store shall be arranged in FIFO ( first in first out) way that facilitate the process of first in first out and dried food items shall away from the chillers.

Storing of pesticides and cleaning chemicals materials strongly not allowed to be stored in food stores.

Storing of food items shall be arranged in away that all parts can be reached easily ( straight lines,not congested and in a suitable height. )

Stainless steel shelves and pallets for keeping food items with a height not less than 30cm from the ground.

Space for air circulation so it can pass in a large possible area. Strong essence materials shall be stored in special locations. Using the passages for storing food items not allowed. Food items shall be stored away from the walls.

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Food items packets shall be stored in away that allows easy reading of labels.

Packets of food items shall be placed in away that facilitate the withdraw the old ones first.

4-25-4- Kitchen area:4-25-4-1- Preparation area:

Provide area for preparing vegetables supplied with: double bowl stainless steel sink. stainless steel table . Separate refrigerator.

Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid soap and tissue papers. Provide a separate area for preparing meat supplied with: double bowl stainless steel sink. stainless steel table . Separate refrigerator supplied with a thermometer 0 – 5 C˚ for

chilled fresh meat and -18C˚ for frozen meat. Electrical saw cutting for frozen meat.

Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid soap and tissue papers. Provide a seprate area for preparing fish supplied with: double bowl stainless steel sink. stainless steel table . Separate refrigerator supplied with a thermometer 0 – 5 C˚ for

chilled fresh fish and -18C˚ for frozen fish. Electrical saw cutting for frozen fish. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water,

liquid soap and tissue papers. Isolated area for sorting ,washing and soaking cereals like rice in

water.

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Grease traps not allowed in the kitchen or stores and should be connected to sewerage system.

4-25-4-2- Cooking area:

The cooking area shall be isolated from the washing area and shall be supplied with stainless steel tables.

Separate area for packing the prepared food. A cooking area shall be provided, with a chimney fixed above

it. The chimney shall be 2-meters higher than the nearest building.( approval from environment department )

Provide an electric heating device for food to keep ccoked foods hot (above 65 C).( Bain Marie , hot plate ).

4-25-4- Washing area: Provide stainless steel table for receiving used utensils. Stainless steel sink suitable for big utensils supplied with hot and cold

water. Double bowl Stainless steel sink for small utensils supplied with hot

and cold water. Stainless steel racks for drying and keeping utensils.

4-25-4-4- Packaging area: Provide stainless steel tables for packaging processes. Stainless steel hand wash basin supplied with hot/cold water, liquid

soap and tissue papers. Provide a scale if necessary.


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4-26- Dried and cold stores: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be made of a smooth material, easy to

clean, non – absorbent to water, fire resistant, of light color, non – toxic and free of cracks. They shall be of suitable to drain of water. Angles shall be round.

area should be Adequate for loading and unloading processes and storage of

goods.

Entrances shall be higher than ground level.

Suitable lighting and ventilation shall be provided .

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The store shall be provided with stainless steel, plastic or reinforced

aluminum pallets and shelves for keeping food items.

An area shall be allocated inside the store, in case of repacking

operations of dry food items, and shall comply with hygiene

requirements of repacking, and permission must be obtained for that

from food contril department.

A place shall be allocated to collect wastes.

A washing sink shall be fixed in the store, if required.

An area shall be allocated inside the store, in case of packing

operations of dry food items and shall comply with hygiene

requirements.

Provide chilled or frozen rooms according to the food item ; with

temperature control either 4 C˚ for chilled items or -18 C˚ for frozen

items and a thermometer which is read from outside shall be installed

at “top third part” of the stores. And the doors shall be opened from

inside and outside.

A store shall not be licensed if it is near chemicals and pesticides

stores.


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Adequate foot operated garbage bins must be provided. Separate storage for cleaning chemicals must be provided Toilets are not allowed in the premise. A final approval must be obtained from food control department

inspection section before starting the business. In case of not

complying with regulations , closer order will be issued .

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