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Laws of Oman

Health Regulations for Shawarma and Grills Preparation Sites

Made 1999 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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About this law

Language
English
Kind
Regulation
Organisation
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
Country
Oman
Subjects
Food and nutrition
Keywords
hygiene/sanitary procedures, authorization/permit, food safety and quality, public health

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  1. Article I — The following health regulations for shawanna and grills

    Article (I): The following health regulations for shawanna and grills preparation sites shall be adhered to .

  2. Article 2 — The shawanna and grills preparation stands shall be located

    Article (2): The shawanna and grills preparation stands shall be located on side of the shop's frontage, if the area allows, and within the acceptable boundaries. The area shall not be less than (9) square meters .

  3. Article 3 — The stand shall be made of fixed light materials such as

    Article (3): The stand shall be made of fixed light materials such as. small blocks, aluminum or glass. It shall be constructed in accordance with the design available in the municipality.

  4. Article 4 — The site shall be provided with two self-shutting doors, one

    Article (4 ): The site shall be provided with two self-shutting doors, one leading to the restaurant hall or coffee shop and the other to the outside.

  5. Article 5 — An exhaust fan shall be installed on one of the side-walls to

    Article (5): An exhaust fan shall be installed on one of the side-walls to eject the hot air.

  6. Article 6 — A conical cover connected with a chimney shall be installed

    Article (6): A conical cover connected with a chimney shall be installed above the grill stove. If charcoal is used, the chimney shall be two metres higher than the highest adjacent building within a radius of 25 m.

  7. Article 7 — The roof of the stand shall be made of alum in um or light

    Article (7): The roof of the stand shall be made of alum in um or light material. A delivery window shall be provided .

  8. Article 8 — An approval for piped gas used in the site shall be obtained

    Article (8): An approval for piped gas used in the site shall be obtained from ROP and fire-extinguisher of suitable size shall be provided.

  9. Article 9 — The preparation table shall be covered by a piece of marble

    Article (9): The preparation table shall be covered by a piece of marble.

  10. Article 10 — The site shall always be kept clean and provided with

    Article ( 10): The site shall always be kept clean and provided with suitable lighting.

  11. Article 11 — The tools used for preparation (spoons, forks, knives,

    Article (11): The tools used for preparation (spoons, forks, knives, skewers ... etc.) shall be made of stainless metal. - 13 -

  12. Article 12 — The owners of the sites existing at the time the provisions of

    Article (12): The owners of the sites existing at the time the provisions of these regulations are in force shall correct their status within a period not exceeding one year from enforcement . • 14 -

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