Mohammed Mahgoob

Results-driven Food Safety and Regulatory Professional with 9+ years of progressive experience across municipal food control, food facilities inspection, border inspection, import compliance, halal food standards, and regulatory enforcement in the UAE and GCC markets. Demonstrated success in protecting public health, ensuring compliance across food establishments and imported consignments, conducting risk-based inspections, leading corrective actions, and strengthening regulatory operations. Strong expertise in HACCP, food labeling, complaint investigations, sampling, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

Recognized for operational discipline, regulatory judgment, and high-performance execution in fast-paced environments.

Food Control Inspector – Food Facilities Inspection & Ports Control (Airport & Seaport) at Sharjah City Municipality (2021-10 – Present)

Food Control Inspector with dual functions in Food Facilities Inspection and Ports Control at Airport & Seaport entry points.

• Conduct inspections of restaurants, cafeterias, bakeries, supermarkets, warehouses, and other food establishments to ensure compliance with food safety laws, hygiene regulations, and operational standards.
• Evaluate food products, storage conditions, temperature control, sanitation, and suitability for release or sale.
• Identify hazards, non-conformities, and food safety risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate complaints, violations, and hygiene incidents, preparing enforcement actions where required.
• Enforce regulations through warnings, penalties, citations, detention, rejection, or closure recommendations for serious violations.
• Audit food safety management systems, HACCP controls, cleaning programs, pest control systems, and supplier compliance practices.
• Collect official samples for laboratory analysis and coordinate testing activities.
• Supervise destruction or disposal of expired, damaged, or unfit food products.
• Prepare inspection reports, violation notices, release remarks, and regulatory documentation.
• Inspect imported food consignments at airport and seaport entry points for compliance with UAE food regulations and GCC standards.
• Verify product labeling requirements including Arabic labeling, ingredient declarations, allergens, expiry dates, country of origin, and product claims.
• Review health certificates, invoices, permits, shipping documents, and other regulatory records for imported consignments.
• Identify non-compliant shipments and coordinate corrective actions with importers.
• Apply risk-based inspection procedures for high-risk food categories and sensitive consignments.
• Maintain inspection databases, importer records, and compliance documentation in line with municipal procedures.
• Deliver food safety training and awareness sessions for food handlers, staff, and internal teams.
• Liaise with customs authorities, port operators, traders, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure efficient regulatory processes and timely clearance.

Customer Service Representative at Transcore LP (RTA Salik Projects) (2018-04 – 2021-09)

• Resolved customer issues and improved service satisfaction.
• Generated daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Analyzed KPIs including response time and service efficiency.
• Trained new employees and supported process improvements.
• Managed operational coordination for fleet and service activities.

Catering Supervisor – Oilfields at WALES Investment & Services Co. LTD (2016-11 – 2018-04)

• Supervised food production and catering operations in remote sites.
• Managed inventory, budgets, and supply planning.
• Enforced hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Led staffing schedules, training, and daily operations.

Nutritionist at Al Hanaa Trading Group (2014-02 – 2016-09)

• Managed hospital food service and nutrition operations.
• Implemented HACCP controls and conducted facility inspections.
• Prepared reports, schedules, and operational plans.

Nutritionist at Fedail Hospital (2013-05 – 2013-08)

• Conducted nutritional assessments and therapeutic meal planning.
• Educated patients on diet and wellness programs.
• Coordinated with medical teams and monitored outcomes.

Nutritionist at Turkish Teaching Hospital (2012-10 – 2013-08)

• Conducted nutritional assessments and therapeutic meal planning.
• Educated patients on diet and wellness programs.
• Coordinated with medical teams and monitored outcomes.

B.Sc. in Nutrition and Food Technology – Omdurman Islamic University (2005 – 2010)