O'Neills of Suffolk Street was served with a closure order after an HSE officer spotted a live rodent and fresh droppings during an inspection.
The popular pub at 2 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 was hit by the enforcement order on October 27, 2022. The reasons for the closure order included the discovery of a live rodent and fresh droppings as well as a number of pest-proofing issues.
The report by the inspector stated that a number of holes and gaps were evident throughout the structure, around the pipework, in the walls, and ceilings. Additionally, pest-proofing issues were "particularly evident in the basement of the building where construction work is ongoing.
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The report concluded: "There are open drains in this area". The closure order, served under the FSAI Act 1998, was lifted the following day on October 28, 2022.
A separate closure order was issued to Nico's at 289 Richmond Road, Ballybough in Dublin 3 on October 26, 2022. Some of the reasons for the enforcement order were the discovery of rodent droppings consistent with rats found in the food preparation room, foods like fish and sausages left to cool overnight at ambient temperatures, and the failure to implement a food safety management system.
The order, which was served under the FSAI Act 1998, is yet to be lifted.
Golden Beach Supermarket at 137 Parnell Street in Dublin 1 was served a closure order on October 28, 2022 under European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.
The following reasons were listed for the order: evidence of cockroach activity in the food preparation area, grease build-up and food debris found on food contact surfaces in the preparation area, equipment like chopping boards, pans, and knives stored between the sink and a visibly unclean section of the wall, and high-risk food being kept at temperatures that were likely to result in a health risk.
Additionally, the report stated that the supermarket failed to implement a management system for food safety like the lack of hand soap at the service and kitchen hand washbasin, and the lack of temperature control and cleaning records. The order is yet to be lifted.
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Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI said: "It is a legal requirement for all food businesses to have their premises protected against pests and kept clean.
"There is a personal responsibility for managers and all employees to comply with food safety law at all times."
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