Among the reasons for the orders being issued in June included the discovery of two mouse carcasses under a sink and under a toilet, a significant amount of rodent droppings under a sink as well as evidence of rat infestation.
The authority also reported inadequate pest proofing, flies walking on cooked chicken and a dead rodent under pallets on the shop floor.It also witnessed mould on walls and ceilings, food being prepared and handled in a kitchen which was subject to a Closure Order, and an inability to establish traceability for frozen raw meat as well as a lack of a food safety culture.
"Consumers have a right to safe food. Under food law, it is the legal responsibility of food businesses to ensure that the food they sell to the consumer is safe to eat," Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI said. She emphasised that food businesses have a legal obligation to comply with food safety legislation in the interest of public health.
"If anyone experiences unfit food, poor hygiene standards or notices a breach of food law in a food business, we encourage them to contact us via our online complaint form at www.fsai.ie/makeitbetter. Reporting inappropriate and unsafe food practices provides us with information that we can act upon," she added.