The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) gave enforcement orders to Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company and a Tunisian Halal Butcher in June.
These notices were two of eight closure orders and two prohibition orders issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) to food businesses last month for breaches of food safety legislation.
Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company (Other Composite Processing) based in Rathmooney, Lusk, Co Dublin was served a prohibition order to withdraw its sale of pre-packaged bacon and cabbage dinner.
Meanwhile, Tunisian Halal Butcher, located at Unit 8, Aldi Centre, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, was given a closure order due to non-compliances relating to: cleaning and sanitation, traceability, food storage, pest control procedures, prevention of contamination, monitoring, waste services, structure and food safety culture.
Enforcement orders
Three other closure orders were issued in June under European Union regulations. These were to: Zone Activity Centre at Unit 1 and 2, Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Navan, Co Meath, Frenchpark Service Station at Dublin Road, Co Roscommon, and Fresh Today, Athboy Road, Trim, Co Meath.
Four closure orders were served under the FSAI Act. These were to Doolin Ice Cream at Fisher Street, Doolin, Co Clare, Wee Care (RTÉ creche), RTÉ, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, All Bar Chicken Coolock 10A, Ringuard House, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, and Il Vicolo at Bridge Mills, O'Briens Bridge, Co Galway.
One further prohibition order was served to Elite Events and Caterers Food Stall operating at Kerala House Carnival, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co Meath, registered address Carrigeen GAA, Waddingstown, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny.
Some of the reasons for the enforcement orders in June include: significant number of rodent droppings discovered in a kitchen; no water supply provided for hand washing or disinfect utensils and to hygienically wash food; pooling water from defrosting fish mixed with blood and raw meat on the floor of a walk in chiller; large quantities of cooked and raw high risk foods stored at incorrect temperatures and food likely contaminated with the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.
Food safety
FSAI chief executive Greg Dempsey 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,” he said.
“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.”
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) gave enforcement orders to Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company and a Tunisian Halal Butcher in June.
These notices were two of eight closure orders and two prohibition orders issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) to food businesses last month for breaches of food safety legislation.
Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company (Other Composite Processing) based in Rathmooney, Lusk, Co Dublin was served a prohibition order to withdraw its sale of pre-packaged bacon and cabbage dinner.
Meanwhile, Tunisian Halal Butcher, located at Unit 8, Aldi Centre, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, was given a closure order due to non-compliances relating to: cleaning and sanitation, traceability, food storage, pest control procedures, prevention of contamination, monitoring, waste services, structure and food safety culture.
Enforcement orders
Three other closure orders were issued in June under European Union regulations. These were to: Zone Activity Centre at Unit 1 and 2, Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Navan, Co Meath, Frenchpark Service Station at Dublin Road, Co Roscommon, and Fresh Today, Athboy Road, Trim, Co Meath.
Four closure orders were served under the FSAI Act. These were to Doolin Ice Cream at Fisher Street, Doolin, Co Clare, Wee Care (RTÉ creche), RTÉ, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, All Bar Chicken Coolock 10A, Ringuard House, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, and Il Vicolo at Bridge Mills, O'Briens Bridge, Co Galway.
One further prohibition order was served to Elite Events and Caterers Food Stall operating at Kerala House Carnival, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co Meath, registered address Carrigeen GAA, Waddingstown, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny.
Some of the reasons for the enforcement orders in June include: significant number of rodent droppings discovered in a kitchen; no water supply provided for hand washing or disinfect utensils and to hygienically wash food; pooling water from defrosting fish mixed with blood and raw meat on the floor of a walk in chiller; large quantities of cooked and raw high risk foods stored at incorrect temperatures and food likely contaminated with the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.
Food safety
FSAI chief executive Greg Dempsey 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,” he said.
“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.”
Read more
Butcher shop and wholesaler handed prohibition orders
169 labelling complaints made to FSAI in 2024
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