Rodent running across floor and dead bird on premises among reasons for September enforcement orders

A cockroach infestation, a dead bird and a live rodent running across the floor were among the reasons for the orders being issued

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Oct 10 2024
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A rodent running across the floor and a dead bird on the premises are among the reasons for a total of 16 enforcement orders handed out over the month of September.

The HSE and FSAI officers issued the enforcement orders over the alleged contravention of food safety legislation laid out by the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations of 2020.

The orders were issued in September for a range of alleged breaches, including a live rodent running across the floor of a food storage room, a dead bird present on the premises, active cockroach infestation beneath a cold service display unit storing uncovered food, lack of pest proofing, and many more reasons.

Nine Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:

Glens Takeaway and Diner, Cappaughna, Glengarriff, Cork

This restaurant was closed on September 26 and remains shut. It was closed for Ineffective cleaning of work utensils and equipment in contact with foodstuffs, among other reasons.

Grace’s Garden (Service Sector), Dublin Road, Shankhill, Co. Dublin

This business was closed on September 25 and reopened three days later. An extensive and widespread rodent infestation was found on this premises, with rodent droppings evident on the kitchen floor.

Koffee and Kale (Restaurant/Café), 21B Hill Street, Dublin 1

Koffee and Kale was closed on September 24 and remain closed as there was an active cockroach infestation on the premises.

Spar Deli area, Unit 3, 111 Reubens Square, Dolphins Barn, Dublin 8

This was shut on September 20 and reopened on September 23 as there was rodent evidence in the deli area.

Kimex Ireland Limited (Small Meat Manufacturing Plant), Unit 7, Golden Bridge Industrial Estate, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

This was shut on September 19 and reopened on September 23. Mouse droppings were observed near stored foods in parts of the ground floor warehouse area.

Osteria 99 Italian Cuisine (Restaurant/Café), 1st Floor, 99 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin

This was shut on September 17 and reopened on September 19 as rodent dropping were evident in a number of locations on the premises.

Polonez (Retailer), Unit 4, Walkinstown Retail Centre, Walkinstown Avenue, Walkinstown, Dublin 12.

This was shut on September 16 and reopened on September 23 as evidence of rodent activity was found in the shop.

Café Sol, Cornelscourt Shopping Centre, Foxrock, Dublin 18

This was closed on September 4 but reopened on September 6 as rodent droppings and a gnawed chocolate bar were found on the floor.

That's Amore (Restaurant/Café), 107 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin

This was closed on September 4 but reopened on September 6 and an extensive rodent and fly infestation exists.

No pest-monitoring procedures being observed was among the reasons for last month's closure orders (stock image) (Image: DieterMeyrl/Getty)

Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:

Antonio's (Take Away), 61a Ballybough Road, Dublin 3

This was shut on September 26 and remains closed.

Red Robin Takeaway, River Street, Killenaule, Tipperary

This was closed on September 24 and remains closed.

The Lord Lucan Pub, Finnstown Shopping Centre, Lock Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

This was shut on September 16 and reopened on September 18.

Coolmine Shawarma & Grilled (Closed activity: Storage, preparation, handling and cooking of raw meat at the premises) (Take Away), Unit 40B, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Porters Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

This was closed on September 11 and remains shut.

One Improvement Order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:

Sizzlers (Take Away), 41 William Street, Limerick

The order was served on September 5 and lifted on September 19.

One Prohibition Order was served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:

Hearty Sunshine (Health Food Shop/Pharmacy/Sports Nutrition), Unit 2A Block, Moore Street Mall, 55-66, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

The order was served on September 3 and lifted on September 10.

Also, during September, one prosecution was taken by the HSE in relation to Cork Oriental Supermarket, 13 Dalton's Avenue, Cork.

A live cockroach infestation was found in the kitchen of one Irish food business (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)

Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI, said that food businesses must ensure that their premises are fully pest-proofed.

“The number of Closure Orders served in September, which listed evidence of widespread rodent or cockroach activity along with a lack of pest proofing, is very concerning.

“Pests can transmit very harmful pathogens to food, food surfaces and equipment and this presents a grave and immediate danger to public health.

“Every food business must ensure that they have a robust pest control system in place and that the system is checked regularly. It is crucial that swift and effective action is taken at the first sign of an infestation.”

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