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Event Hall in Caesarea Industrial Park Ordered to Cease Operations

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of the Juno event hall in the Caesarea Industrial Park on Tuesday, following an inspection that revealed severe sanitation and operational failures. Hadera District Health Officer Dr. Marva Matans issued the administrative order without a prior hearing due to the immediate danger posed to public health.

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What happened

  1. 01The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of the Juno event hall in Caesarea on Tuesday.
  2. 02Hadera District Health Officer Dr. Marva Matans issued the administrative order following an inspection on Monday.
  3. 03Inspectors found severe sanitation issues, including rodent droppings, cockroaches, mold, and soot throughout the venue.
  4. 04Critical food safety violations included storing raw and cooked meats together and keeping ground meat at 14 degrees Celsius.
  5. 05The closure order is effective for up to 30 days, with the Israel Police instructed to enforce compliance.
  6. 06The venue, which hosts up to 750 guests, faces millions of shekels in losses from canceled events.

The inspection, conducted on Monday evening, uncovered extensive evidence of pests, including rodent droppings and cockroaches, alongside mold, dirt, and soot throughout the premises. Inspectors also found critical food safety violations, such as raw and cooked meats stored together, knives used for beef cross-contaminating other foods, and improper refrigeration temperatures, with ground meat patties found at 14 degrees Celsius and thawed chicken breast at 18 degrees Celsius.

The closure order, which prohibits all activities and the movement of goods, is effective for up to 30 days and can be extended indefinitely by a court. The Israel Police has been instructed to enforce the order. The venue, which hosts between 200 and 750 guests for weddings and conferences, faces millions of shekels in potential financial losses and lawsuits from canceled events.

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