A live cockroach infestation, a dead rat and unidentified meat being sold were among the reasons for the 10 closure orders served on Irish food businesses in the month of March.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) revealed that 11 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses last month for breaches of food safety legislation.
This included 10 closure orders for businesses located in Dublin, Louth, Laois and Meath and one prohibition order for a business in the capital.