The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today stated that six Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order were served on food businesses during the month of May for breaches in 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.   

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

• Doonan Ltd, trading as The Grand Hotel (closed area: kitchen and restaurant facilities), Abbey Street, Wicklow Town, Wicklow
• Delicious Kebab restaurant, Castle Street, Roscommon Town, Roscommon
• Smith’s Supervalu (area closed: bakery section only), Monksland, Athlone, Roscommon  

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

• Walsh Brothers Catering Ltd, Bia Bus (food stall), trading at unit 4a Rosemount Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
• Alcorisa Limited, trading as Issacs Bar & Bistro (closed area: kitchen and food room only), Church Lane, Midleton, Co Cork
• Hyland’s Traditional Fish and Chips take away, 4 Watergate Street, Navan, Meath

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

• Thanh Cong Chinese Take Away, Unit 13 Clonshaugh Shopping Centre, Priorswood, Coolock, Dublin 13

One prosecution was also taken by the Health Service Executive on Tesco Ireland Limited, Tesco Extra, Carton Park, Maynooth, Kildare.

Prof Alan Reilly, Chief Executive, FSAI stated that it is very disappointing that some food business operators did not comply with the law and it is particularly concerning as the summer season is here where, due to warmer overall temperatures, a marked increase in foodborne disease trends can occur and the safety of public health in relation to food can be compromised.   

            “Most especially at this time of year when we are experiencing varying and increasing temperatures, food businesses must be on higher alert to ensure temperature control is adequate for food storage and all other best practices in food hygiene are followed rigidly.  Food safety and hygiene standards must not be permitted to slip to such levels that consumer health is put at risk.  Whilst the legal onus is on food businesses to provide safe food, the inspectors and the FSAI do provide assistance, support and advice.  Our helpline is manned by trained advisors and is a resource to any food business that needs advice. There is no excuse for any food business not to comply with the law and if anyone has a question or indeed a complaint to make about a food business they can contact our advice line (1890 336677), visit our website or visit our facebook page,” he added.

Details of the food businesses served with these Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website at www.fsai.ie.  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.

See the 'Enforcement Order Reports' on our website.

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