Five Food Businesses Served Closure Notices In January

Five food businesses were closed in January for breaches of food safety legislation, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

The Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Three Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:

• Hot Spot (take away), Parnell Street, Limerick

• Polonez (retailer), 20 Moore Street, Dublin

• Pacinos Restaurant, 18 Suffolk Street, Dublin.

Two Closure Orders were served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 on:

• Beachview Tandoori (take away), Strand Road, Laytown, Meath

• Kavanaghs Fine Foods Cork Ltd (service sector), (Closed area: Standalone manufacturing unit located to rear of 9 Pearse Square), 9 Pearse Street, Ballyphehane, Cork.

Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive of the FSAI, said: "The vast majority of Irish food businesses are aware of the importance of food safety requirements and are complying with food safety legislation. However, there are a number of businesses acting carelessly and potentially putting consumer's health at risk.

"All food businesses must take responsibility and recognise that the legal onus is on them to make sure that the food they sell or serve is safe to eat. This requires ongoing compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Food businesses should not hesitate to seek the information and support provided by the inspectorate and the FSAI."

(CD/JP)