Two closure orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on Shanghai House, 13 Upper Cork Street, Mitchelstown, Co Cork and Mr Wong, 81 Main Street, Co Cavan.

Six closure orders were served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs Regulations), 2010 on D Limit African & European Restaurant, 61A Ballybough Road, Dublin 3; Posh Nosh, 1 Millstream, Moorehall, Ardee, Louth (two closure orders were served on Posh Nosh in June); ‘Fish & Chips’ catering trailer, Main Street, Roundfort, Hollymount, Mayo; Pearl River, 62 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 and Hotel Curracloe (activity closed: all food preparation and service activities in and from the kitchen and ancillary areas), Curracloe, Enniscorthy, Wexford.

One prohibition order was served under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 on Cumiskey’s Pub, 463 Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7.

Also during the month of June, a successful prosecution was carried out by the Health Service Executive (HSE) against Bimdoc Cash and Carry, Business Centre, Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. Bimdoc was convicted and fined €1,000 on 6 counts. Costs of €4,560 were awarded to the HSE with 4 months to pay, 21 days in default.

Commenting on the enforcement orders served in June, Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI warned that food businesses need to be vigilant in relation to food safety and ensure they are fully compliant with food legislation at all times. “Unfortunately, inspection officers encounter negligent food safety practices and non-compliance with food legislation. However, there can be no justification for these breaches, which can endanger consumers’ health and undermine the confidence they should expect to have in the safety of the food they eat. This has serious negative implications not only for the premises involved, but for the wider food industry.”