Restaurant within Parliament Palace closed by Romanian consumer protection agency
The National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) in Romania has ordered the temporary suspension of activity for up to 6 months for Magnific Online SRL, a restaurant located in the Brancovenesc Salon of the Palace of Parliament.
The suspension comes following an inspection on March 13, 2025, during which several food safety violations were discovered. The ANPC, led by Cristian Popescu Piedone, reported that the restaurant's refrigeration and storage areas were in poor condition.
One of the key issues identified was improper food storage. Beverages were found stored in cooling units meant for raw ingredients, while expired items such as beef pastrami and minced chicken were also uncovered. Additionally, meat refrigeration units registered temperatures far above legal limits.
Furthermore, the inspection revealed that ready-to-eat dishes were being sold without proper labeling, and chicken meat was stored at room temperature in a production corridor. Products that had been transferred from refrigeration to freezing were discovered, but the freezers had excessive ice buildup and unclean gaskets.
Hygiene and maintenance issues were also a concern, with cracked flooring, uncleaned drains housing live cockroaches, and a clogged ventilation system with grease. Kitchen tools and baking trays were found to be worn out and unsuitable for use.
The ANPC reported that these violations posed a risk to food safety and consumer health. As a result, they ordered five fines totalling RON 72,000. However, no new fines or suspension orders were mentioned in the current report.
For the most precise and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult official ANPC press releases or their website, where they publish detailed inspection results and enforcement actions.
Science and health-and-wellness are crucial in food-and-drink establishments to prevent foodborne illnesses, as evidenced by the Magnific Online SRL's suspension due to several violations identified by the ANPC in their refrigeration and storage areas. Therapies-and-treatments for food safety issues may have been necessary, as proper labeling was missing for ready-to-eat dishes, and expired items, improper storage, and temperature issues were found in the restaurant's facilities.
