The closures followed alarming discoveries, including a live rat in a food storage room, a dead rat in a kitchen, and a widespread cockroach infestation in a cold unit storing uncovered food.
The FSAI noted the surge in closure orders in September as highly concerning. Nine of the closure orders were issued under the FSAI Act 1998, and four under the EU Regulations 2020.
The affected businesses are located in Cork, Dublin, and Tipperary.
Businesses closed under the FSAI Act, 1998:
Glens Takeaway and Diner, Cork
Grace’s Garden, Shankhill, Co. Dublin
Koffee and Kale, Dublin 1
Spar (Deli area only), Dolphins Barn, Dublin 8
Kimex Ireland Limited, Inchicore, Dublin 8
Osteria 99 Italian Cuisine, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Polonez, Walkinstown, Dublin 12
Café Sol, Foxrock, Dublin 18
That’s Amore, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Businesses closed under the EU Regulations 2020:
Antonio’s, Dublin 3
Red Robin Takeaway, Killenaule, Tipperary
The Lord Lucan Pub, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Coolmine Shawarma & Grilled (Storage and raw meat preparation), Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
The FSAI emphasised the importance of strict hygiene practices and urged businesses to prioritize the health and safety of consumers.
