Restaurant shut after 'donkey kabab' rumour

Saudi authorities shut a famous Arab restaurant after health inspectors discovered massive hygienic violations during a raid triggered by rumors that it secretly serves donkey kabab, a newspaper reported on Thursday.

Environment and health department inspectors stormed the restaurant in the southern town of Khamis Mushait and discovered that most of the meat served there had expired while foodstuff stores lack safety conditions.

“The inspectors found out that the rumors about donkey kabab were not true but discovered massive violations of health rules,” Sabq daily said.

“They decided to shut down the restaurant for one week and fine its owner SR30,000 ($8,000)…he was also given a warning to stick to health rules and ensure no bad food is served in the future.”

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