Two Enforcement Orders Served on Food Businesses in January
Monday, 8 February 2016
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that one Closure Order and one Prohibition Order were served on food businesses during the month of January for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010. The Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE).
One Closure Order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
- Earl's Delicatessen (restaurant), School of Architecture, University College Dublin, Richview, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14
One Prohibition Order was served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 on:
- Sheahans Butchers, Church Street, Caherciveen, Kerry
During the month of January, two successful prosecutions were carried out by the HSE on:
- Kelleghan Catering Food Stall, Main Street, Tallow, Waterford
- Millbridge Meats (butcher), 3A Millbridge Court, Kilmacrennan, Donegal
Commenting on the Enforcement Orders served in January, Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI stated that food businesses need to be vigilant at all times in relation to food safety to ensure full compliance with food legislation.
"Food businesses must recognise that the legal onus is on them to make sure that the food they sell or serve is safe to eat. This requires ongoing compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Food businesses should take full advantage of the information and support provided by the inspectorate and the FSAI. If any food business owner is unsure of what is required of them by law, they can contact the FSAI advice line at info@fsai.ie or visit its website www.fsai.ie or facebook page,” said Dr Byrne.
Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website. Closure Orders and Improvement Orders will remain listed on the website for a period of three months from the date of when a premises is adjudged to have corrected its food safety issue, with Prohibition Orders being listed for a period of one month.
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