TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Suspected food poisoning cases among diners at a restaurant in Taipei’s Nangang District have increased to 32 people. 

The Taipei City Department of Health ordered Bei-Yun Roasted Meat to close on Friday after seven people who ate at the restaurant reported symptoms of food poisoning. Over the weekend, the number of people feeling ill after dining at the establishment over the Lunar New Year holidays increased to 32, reported LTN. 

Among the 32 people who sought medical assistance, 11 customers were at the restaurant on Jan. 28, one ate there on Jan. 29, and 20 were served meals on Jan. 30. They reported symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.  

The restaurant reportedly served traditional Lunar New Year foods, including abalone, shrimp, steamed fish, niangao, and “Buddha jumps the wall” stew, per LTN.

After the first reports of suspected food poisoning, city officials found multiple health code violations during a site inspection on Jan. 31 and ordered the restaurant to close. A second inspection will be conducted Monday and workers must complete a four-hour hygiene training course before the restaurant can resume operations. 

The Taipei City Department of Health may impose multiple potential fines on the restaurant, each between NT$60,000 (US$1,800) and NT$200 million. Fines may be issued for health violations discovered during the site inspection, and for confirmation that food contamination was responsible for poisoning customers. 

LTN reported on Sunday night that the restaurant had not applied for permission to resume business operations.