February was a terrible month for these food businesses.
The
Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
has announced that six restaurants were served with Closing Orders in February for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010.
Stockwell Artisan Foods (restaurant), 1 Stockwell Street, in Drogheda in Louth have been served a Closure Order under the FSAI Act, 1998.
Meanwhile, five restaurants were given Closure Orders under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010. These businesses included:
- Orchid Harbour (restaurant), Main Street, Kilmuckridge, Wexford
- Mad Cow Milkshakes, Burgers & Kebabs (take away), 1 Annamoe Road, Cabra, Dublin 7
- Little Ass Burrito Bar (restaurant) (closed activity: preparation & cooking of raw chicken only), 32A Dawson Street, Dublin 2
- Mamas Revenge (restaurant), 12 Leinster Street South, Dublin 2
- Kelleghan Catering Limited (closed activity: preparation and supply of ready to eat food to other food businesses), Convent Street/Main Street, Tallow, Waterford
The Chief Executive of the FSAI, Dr. Pamela Byrne, said the following in relation to the above closures:
“There can be no excuse for putting consumers’ health at risk through negligent practices.
"Food businesses must recognise that they have a legal responsibility to make sure that the food they sell or serve is safe to consume,” states Dr Byrne.
“We are re-emphasising to all food businesses the need for ongoing and consistent compliance with food safety and hygiene legislation.
"This requires putting appropriate food safety management procedures in place and making sure they are strictly adhered to at all times.”
