Not Mr. Simms!
The Food Safety Authority today announced the closure of twelve food establishments in the month of May.
The closure orders were for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010. The Closure Orders were issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Six Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
- Syrian Foods, Gorey, Wexford
- Chens Chinese Take Away, Mountmellick, Laois
- Centra Lower William Street, Limerick
- Mr. Simms Old Sweet Shoppe, Dublin 2
- Lal Quila, Douglas, Cork
- China Kitchen, Clonmel, Tipperary
Six Closure Orders were served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 on:
- “Paddy Jack” food stall, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
- Kashmir Kebab House, Limerick
- New Curry House, Galway
- The Nest (pre-school), Dublin 8
- Caoch O’Leary, Laois
- El Grito, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Chief Executive of the FSAI, Dr. Pamela Byrne, stated that food businesses need to be extra vigilant during the warmer weather.
She said:
“It is particularly important during the summer months that all food businesses adhere to the strictest food safety measures. A rise in temperature during warm weather increases the potential for the bugs to multiply which can cause food poisoning. It is vital that food is chilled and stored at the correct temperature in line with best food safety practices.”
