Grease-covered equipment, rotting food on the floor, and non-functional sinks—these are the reasons why yet another Prague restaurant has been forced to close.

On August 1, food safety inspectors shut down Mex Dan, located in the Eden Shopping Center, citing severe hygiene breaches.

Inspectors found the Mexican restaurant in an alarming state. Floors beneath the kitchen appliances were coated in grime and littered with food scraps.

The cooking equipment, including tools that come into direct contact with food, was dirty and slick with grease.

“The operator had neglected cleaning the restaurant for an extended period,” said SZPI. “Surfaces were visibly contaminated, and food residues were present throughout the kitchen.”

To make matters worse, none of the handwashing sinks were functional. This meant that staff preparing and serving food had no access to basic hygiene facilities, which violates food safety laws.

The inspection team responded by immediately prohibiting the use of the space and ordering the restaurant to close until the violations are corrected.

Eden Shopping Center, located near the Slavia Stadium, is one of the busiest malls in Prague.

With over 100 shops, cafes, and services, including a hypermarket, pharmacy, and children’s play area, the presence of such violations in a high-traffic location raises serious concerns.

Officials said the images “are not for the faint of heart” and show clearly why the restaurant had to be shut down.

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