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The Journal
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Journal
Rodent droppings at Emerald Park and a south Dublin Lidl both led to food closure orders in July
TWELVE FOOD BUSINESSES were served closure orders by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in July, including Lidl and a coffee dock storage unit in Emerald Park, which were both closed due to the presence of rodent droppings. A mouse ran in front of two environmental health officers while they were inspecting the store room of Lidl on Sallynoggin Road, Co Dublin on 29 July. Some of the reasons for the closure orders of other businesses include the presence of dead cockroaches and beetles, lack of handwashing and not wearing clean protective clothing during food preparation. The closure orders were issued by environmental health officers in the HSE and by officers of the FSAI. Five closure orders were served under the FSAI Act 1998 on: Lidl Sallynoggin Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. Creed's Foodstore Burncourt Cahir, Co. Tipperary Brandon Hotel (Closed areas: All kitchen areas including dry goods store, wash up areas, staff canteen, restaurant and stills area.) Prince's Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry Emerald Park (Closed area: The storage unit located to the rear of 'coffee dock' in Emerald Park) Kilbrew Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Six Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on: Londis Athboy (Closed areas: the deli/food preparation area and ice cream service area) Connaught Street, Athboy, Co. Meath KRS Catering Stall (Closed activity: the service of all foods prepared off-site and transported to the venue. Closure does not apply to the sale/service of beverages and foods prepared on-site) Powerstown Park Racecourse, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Tim Nessa 2A John's Street, Co. Limerick Hidden Dojo Asian Street food, 47A Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. Wakami Sushi & Asian, 47A Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. Costa Coffee, 1 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 One Prohibition Order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on: Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company, Rathmooney, Lusk, Co. Dublin. One Prohibition Order was served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on: Timothy Onwuegbusi, 2A John's Street, Limerick and Emeka Ikebudu, 2A John's Street, Limerick. During the inspection of Lidl on Sallynoggin Road, inspectors said a 'grave and immediate danger' to food safety was found in the premises, due to the presence of rodent droppings and food debris in multiple locations, including on the shop floor and in the store room where food was kept. Advertisement The closure order was lifted on 1 August. A storage unit in Emerald Park was also closed after rat droppings were found in the unit on 7 July, which also stored food, reusable cups, straws and lids. Inspectors noted the unit was not pest proof as it had holes in the walls. The closure order was lifted on 15 July. Costa Coffee on Dawson Street, Co Dublin, was served a closure order due to the presence of rat droppings in the dishwasher room, food store, and customer entrance, on 2 July, which was lifted on 4 July. Dead cockroaches were found by inspectors on 23 July in a main kitchen under work surfaces and under cooking equipment in Brandon Hotel, Co Kerry. The order was lifted on 25 July. During an inspection of Wakami Sushi and Asian on 7 July, in Phibsborough, Co Dublin, inspectors noted that the food business did not provide adequate means for staff to wash hands in the kitchen, with one sink not having soap or a towel. They noted infrequent handwashing in the kitchen and said owners and staff were not wearing clean protective clothing during food preparation. FSAI chief Greg Dempsey, said 'recent foodborne incidents serve as a stark reminder of the need for food businesses to maintain the highest food safety standards.' 'Consumers are entitled to expect that the food they purchase is safe, and food businesses have a clear legal and moral responsibility to ensure that it is. The Enforcement Orders issued this month reflect serious, preventable breaches of food safety law,' he said. 'Every food business must take its responsibility to comply with food safety law seriously. The FSAI can provide support and advice to food businesses to help them meet their obligations. However, as demonstrated by the enforcement actions this month, where food businesses do not comply with their obligations, we will take action.' 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
Irish Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish Lidl store shut after inspectors find rodent droppings in multiple areas
A Lidl supermarket was issued with a closure order by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland last month after rodent droppings were found at "multiple locations" in the premises. The closure order, under the FSAI Act, was served on Lidl located on the Sallynoggin Road in Glenageary, Dublin on July 29 and was lifted on August 1. The FSAI report noted that a "live mouse was observed running across the floor adjacent to the baler in the store room by two environmental health officers". Inspectors stated that rodent droppings were evident in multiple locations in the food premises, including on the shop floor behind a food display unit. "Extensive food debris" was evident on the floor of the store room, the floor of the bakery and on the shop floor, Dublin Live reports. Separately, a closure order under the European Union Regulations 2020 was served on Costa Coffee on Dawson Street, Dublin on July 2 due to "inadequate procedures to control pests". The inspector noted in their report that rodent droppings were found in the dishwasher room, food store. The report said: "A gap at the bottom of the main customer door could allow pests such as rats to enter your food business". The closure order was lifted on July 4. Other closure orders issued during July include Hidden Dojo Asian Street food in Phibsborough on July 7, Londis Athboy (the deli/food preparation area and ice cream service area) on July 24 and lifted on July 28, and Emerald Park's storage unit located to the rear of "coffee dock" on July 14 and lifted on July 15. FSAI Chief Executive Greg Dempsey said: "Recent foodborne incidents serve as a stark reminder of the need for food businesses to maintain the highest food safety standards. Consumers are entitled to expect that the food they purchase is safe, and food businesses have a clear legal and moral responsibility to ensure that it is. The Enforcement Orders issued this month reflect serious, preventable breaches of food safety law. "Every food business must take its responsibility to comply with food safety law seriously. The FSAI can provide support and advice to food businesses to help them meet their obligations. However, as demonstrated by the enforcement actions this month, where food businesses do not comply with their obligations, we will take action." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
RTÉ News
5 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Lidl supermarket among closures over food safety issues
A Lidl supermarket in Co Dublin was among ten premises issued with closure orders by the Food Safety Authority (FSAI) last month, where inspectors observed rodent droppings in mulitple locations. Lidl on the Sallynoggin Road in Glenageary was issued with a food closure order after a "grave and immediate danger to food safety" was found by inspectors last month. Rodent dropping were found to be evident on the shop floor behind a food display unit, to the side of a freezer and in a store room, leading to the store's temporary closure. Elsewhere, the kitchen areas of the Brandon Hotel on Prince's Street in Tralee, Co Kerry, and a storage unit in Emerald Park in Ashbourne, Co Meath, were also issued with closure orders. At the Brandon Hotel, inspectors said there was evidence of a "significant cockroach infestation at all stages of the life cycle from nymph to adult throughout the food premises". As a result, all kitchen areas including the dry goods store, washup areas, staff canteen, restaurant and stills area were closed. At Emerald Park, a storage unit at the rear of 'Coffee Dock' was closed after it was found that "adequate procedures were not in place to control pests". Rodent droppings were found in the storage unit which was used to store food such as candy floss and food contact materials like reusable cups and lids. A closure order under the FSAI Act was also issued for Creed's Foodstore in Burncourt, Cahir, Co Tipperary. While six closure orders were issued with either full or partial closure orders under EU regulations including Londis Athboy in Co Meath, KRS Catering Stall in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Hiddon Dojo Asian Street Food in Phibsborough, Dublin 7, Wakami Sushi & Asian in Phibsborough and Costa Coffee on Dawson Street in Dublin 2. Chief Executive of the FSAI Greg Dempsey said the recent foodborne incidents serve as a "stark reminder" of the need for food businesses to "maintain the highest food safety standards". He said: "Consumers are entitled to expect that the food they purchase is safe, and food businesses have a clear legal and moral responsibility to ensure that it is. "The enforcement orders issued this month reflect serious, preventable breaches of food safety law.
Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- 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.
Dublin Live
10-07-2025
- Health
- Dublin Live
RTE creche kitchen shut by FSAI after rodent droppings found
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The staff canteen and kitchen in the RTE creche was issued a closure order by FSAI officers last month due to rodent activity causing a "grave and immediate danger to food safety". The closure order was served on the Wee Care premises at the RTE campus in Donnybrook on June 16th and was lifted on June 18th. The FSAI report found that a "significant number of rodent droppings" were evident at various locations in the kitchen and the staff canteen. Inspectors also stated that a "grave and immediate danger to food safety exists in the food premises due to rodent activity". The report said that "adequate procedures were not in place to control pests" on the premises. Closure orders under the FSAI Act were also issued for All Bar Chicken in Coolock in Dublin, Il Vicolo restaurant at Bridge Mills in Galway and Doolin Ice Cream's food store in Clare. Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, 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. 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." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
