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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Iconic Clare ice cream spot served with closure order after rodent droppings were found near cones wafers
Doolin Ice Cream in Fisher Street, Doolin, Clare, was one of the eight premises that were served a Closure Order by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) this June. The closed area was the food store, located in the yard. The order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998, on June 25 and was then lifted on June 30. The FSAI report explains a 'significant number' of rodent droppings were found in the food store area. 'The droppings were noted in a box containing lids for smoothie cups. The plastic wrapping covering the lids was damaged due to gnawing by rodents and droppings were noted within the plastic wrapping on the lids. 'Rodent droppings were noted on a shelf behind bottles of and droppings were found on a shelf located directly beside boxes of cone wafers. A significant number of droppings were noted on a corner shelf and on the floor beside an ice cream freezer. 'The absence of rodent proofing of the food business as evidenced by the sliding doors leading into the food store were open and unattended at the time of the visit.' Inspectors also noted a build-up of building rubble and miscellaneous items was noted in the old shed in the yard: 'This area could be potential harbourage for rodents and should be removed.' Inspectors concluded: 'A grave and immediate danger to food safety exists in the food premises due to rodent activity and lack of cleaning. Rodents can transmit harmful pathogen to foodstuffs, food contact materials, food contact surfaces, equipment and packaging through their droppings and urine.' Under the FSAI Act, 1998, a Closure Order is served where it is deemed that there is or there is likely to be a grave and immediate danger to public health at or in the premises; or where an Improvement Order is not complied with. Closure Orders can refer to the immediate closure of all or part of the food premises, or all or some of its activities.
The Journal
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Journal
RTÉ crèche kitchen ordered to close due to rodent droppings and 'lack of cleaning'
THE KITCHEN AND staff canteen of a crèche at the RTÉ studios was ordered to close last month after a 'significant' number of rodent droppings were found. The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) served the closure order on Wee Care crèche after an inspection of the premises in Donnybrook, Dublin 4. An inspector found that adequate procedures were not in place to control pests. A 'lack of cleaning' was evident, it was found, as the rodent droppings hadn't been picked up and the areas hadn't been disinfected. They were around fridges, a freezer and an oven in the staff kitchen. The FSAI deemed that there was 'an immediate and grave dangery to food safety,' explaining that rodents spread harmful diseases. The closure order was liften on 18 June. It's among four closure orders issued by the FSAI under Irish legislation in June. Doolin Ice Cream (Closed Area: The food store (located in the yard) Doolin Ice Cream) (Retailer), Fisher Street, Doolin, Clare All Bar Chicken Coolock (Service Sector), 10A, Ringuard House, Malahide Road Industrial Estate, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 Il Vicolo (Restaurant/ Café), Bridge Mills, O'Briens Bridge, Galway Wee Care (RTE Creche) (Closed area: kitchen and staff canteen only), RTE, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 In north Dublin, All Bar Chicken Coolock was ordered to close for two weeks upon discovery of 'heavy rodent (mouse) activity'. Droppings were discovered next to a hand wash basin and behind the dishwasher, among other areas. 'These mice were likely to have come into contact with ready-to-eat foods and utensils handled in the kitchen,' the inspector wrote. The order was lifted on 24 June. Advertisement Rodent droppings were also found at Il Vicolo restaurant and café in Galway. The establishment, located at O'Briens Bridge, was ordered to close. The order was lifted on 6 June. In Clare, the food store of Doolin Ice Cream was ordered to close due to a rodent problem. Droppings were found on the floor, on shelves beside ice-cream cone wafers, and in a box containing lids for smoothie cups. 'The plastic wrapping covering the lids was damaged due to gnawing by rodents and droppings were noted within the plastic wrapping on the lids,' the inspector wrote. The closure order was lifted on 30 June. Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on: Tunisian Halal Butcher, located at Unit 8, Aldi Centre, St Margarets Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. The order was lifted on 1 July. Zone Activity Centre (Closed activity: Part of the activities of the business, its establishments, holdings, or other premises be ceased. The food stall activity located in the carpark at Zone Activity Centre) (Restaurant/ Café), Unit 1& 2, Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Mullaghboy, Navan, Meath. It was lifted on 7 June. Frenchpark Service Station (Closed area: The rear store room that is used to store foodstuffs), Dublin Road, Frenchpark, Roscommon. Fresh Today (Closed activity: This closure order applies to the decanting and repacking of foodstuffs on the premises for retail to the final consumer, with the exception of fruit and vegetables) (Retailer), Athboy Road, Trim, Meath. Prohibition Orders There were two prohibition orders served. One was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on: Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company (Other Composite Processing), Rathmooney, Lusk, County Dublin The other was served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on: Elite Events and Caterers Food Stall operating at Kerala House Carnival, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co Meath, registered address Carrigeen GAA, Waddingstown, Mooncoin, Kilkenny. Commenting on the June reports, Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive of the FSAI, said: 'Every food business has a legal responsibility to ensure the food they produce is safe to eat. 'Failures like poor hygiene, pest activity, and improper storage are basic errors that can have severe consequences to public health. 'Food safety isn't optional, it's essential. While we understand the daily pressures on businesses, food safety and hygiene standards must be maintained at all times.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Agriland
09-07-2025
- Health
- Agriland
FSAI serves 10 enforcement orders on food businesses in June
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a total of 10 enforcement orders on food businesses in June for breaches of food safety legislation. The enforcement orders were issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE). Among the reasons for the enforcement orders being served were a significant number of rodent droppings discovered in a kitchen and in a staff canteen. In another case pooling water from defrosting fish was mixed with blood and raw meat on the floor of a walk-in chiller. An enforcement order was served when large quantities of cooked and raw high risk foods were found to be stored at incorrect temperatures. There were also incidents of food likely contaminated with the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes; inadequate layout, design, size and construction of a food preparation area; absence of rodent proofing and no cleaning agents or detergent for cleaning and sanitising. FSAI Greg Dempsey, chief executive FSAI, said that 'every food business has a legal responsibility to ensure the food they produce is safe to eat'. 'Failures like poor hygiene, pest activity, and improper storage are basic errors that can have severe consequences to public health. Food safety isn't optional, it's essential. 'While we understand the daily pressures on businesses, food safety and hygiene standards must be maintained at all times. 'A robust food safety management system not only protects public health, but it also supports the long-term success of the food business. 'Non-compliance with food law is not tolerated and enforcement action will be taken where standards fall short,' he added. There were four closure orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on: Doolin Ice Cream (Closed Area: The food store (located in the yard) Doolin Ice Cream) (Retailer), Fisher Street, Doolin, Clare; Wee Care (RTE Creche) (Closed area: kitchen and staff canteen only), RTE, Donnybrook, Dublin 4; All Bar Chicken Coolock (Service Sector), 10A, Ringuard House, Malahide Road Industrial Estate, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17; Il Vicolo (Restaurant/ Café), Bridge Mills, O'Briens Bridge, Galway. Four closure orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on: Tunisian Halal Butcher, located at Unit 8, Aldi Centre, St Margarets Road, Finglas, Dublin 11; Zone Activity Centre (Closed activity: Part of the activities of the business, its establishments, holdings, or other premises be ceased. The food stall activity located in the carpark at Zone Activity Centre) (Restaurant/ Café), Unit 1& 2, Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Mullaghboy, Navan, Meath; Frenchpark Service Station (Closed area: The rear store room that is used to store foodstuffs), Dublin Road, Frenchpark, Roscommon; Fresh Today (Closed activity: This closure order applies to the decanting and repacking of foodstuffs on the premises for retail to the final consumer, with the exception of fruit and vegetables) (Retailer), Athboy Road, Trim, Meath. A prohibition order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company (Other Composite Processing), Rathmooney, Lusk, County Dublin While a prohibition order was served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on: Elite Events and Caterers Food Stall operating at Kerala House Carnival, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co Meath. The business has a registered address in Co. Kilkenny.
