Three food businesses were served with Closure Orders in November

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Three Irish food businesses were issued Closure Orders in November for breaches in food regulations. The Food Safety Authority has confirmed the closures on their website. They include:

• AD Cash and Carry, Unit 3/4 St. James Industrial Park Kylemore Way Inchicore, Dublin. (Breached FSAI Act 1998 and was closed from November 6th - 14th)
• Canteen, operated by Get Fresh (Vending) Ltd T/A Get Fresh Catering; Closed Area: Dining area, front servery, rear wash up/dry goods store and rear food preparation room, Navan, Co Meath. (Breached FSAI Act 1998 and was closed from November 10th - 15th)
• Iceland Stores Ireland Limited, Unit 1, Gorey Retail Park Courtown Road, Gorey. (Breached FSAI Act 1998 and was closed from November 15th to 23rd)

One business has already been served a closure order in December. China Town in Louth breaching EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 117 of 2010) and is closed for the time being. Commenting on previous closures, FSAI boss Dr Pamela Byrne said:

"The majority of food businesses in Ireland must be commended for adhering to the highest of food safety standards, but there continues to be a number of food businesses disregarding important food safety standards. Each Enforcement Order sends a clear message to food businesses that unsafe food safety practices or non-compliance with food legislation is not tolerated by the inspection officers. There is absolutely no excuse for negligent practices. Food businesses must recognise that they are legally bound to make sure that the food they serve is safe to eat. This requires ongoing compliance with food safety legislation and hygiene standards. There is absolutely no excuse for careless practices.”