Wednesday, 9 September 2015

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that ten Closure Orders and two Prohibition Orders were served on food businesses during the month of August 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.

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

• Canton House (restaurant), 2 Bath Street, Dublin 4
• Sweet Nosh (restaurant), Unit 6, Chatham Street, Dublin 2
• Tikka Balti (take away), 404 South Circular Road, Dublin 8
• Brandon Bay Lodge/B&B (closed area: the kitchen), Killshanig, Maharees, Castlegregory, Kerry

Six Closure Orders were served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 on:

• Jade Dragon (restaurant), North Mall, Westport, Mayo
• Gleeson's Bakery, Lewis Lane, Connolly Street, Nenagh, Tipperary
• Nan's (take away), 3 Applewood Village, Swords, Co. Dublin
• Jade Palace (restaurant), 1st Floor of Orchard Bar, Applewood Village, Swords, Co. Dublin
• Caspian's (restaurant), Main Street, Kiltimagh, Mayo
• Rishab's Tandoori House (restaurant), Main Street, Dunshaughlin, Meath

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

• Kamaceuticals Ltd (fruit & vegetable processor), Burdautien, Clones, Monaghan

One Prohibition Order was served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 on:

• Mad Cow Milkshakes Burgers & Kebabs (take away), 1 Annamoe Road, Cabra, Dublin 7

Commenting on the number of Enforcement Orders served in August, Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI expressed her disappointment at the lack of vigilance by some owners in ensuring their food businesses are fit for purpose and fully compliant with food safety legislation.

    “We continue to find unacceptable levels of non-compliance with food safety legislation.  There are still some food business operators who are potentially putting their customers’ health at risk by not complying with their legal obligations for food safety and hygiene.  There is absolutely no excuse for these negligent practices,” said Dr Byrne. “Food businesses must recognise that the legal onus is on them to make sure that the food they serve is safe to eat. This requires ongoing compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.”

Dr Byrne stated that extensive resources are available to assist businesses comply with their obligations around food safety. She urged businesses to take full advantage of the information and support provided by the inspectorate and the FSAI to ensure that they have the correct food safety management systems in place.

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.

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.

Enforcement Order Reports