Closing orders served in burritos and Chinese takeout in September

The FOOD SAFETY Authority of Ireland (FSAI) ordered the closure of two food businesses in September for violations of food safety legislation.

Boojum on Patrick Street in Limerick was ordered closed, as well as a section of the New World (Takeaway) at the Muirhevnamore shopping center in Dundalk, Louth.

The FSAI said the reasons for the business closure orders include “the accumulation of sewage and wastewater in the basement accompanied by a strong unpleasant odor; and evidence of rodent activity in the food storage area, posing a serious risk of food contamination ”.

FSAI Executive Director Dr. Pamela Byrne emphasized the importance of vigorous pest control systems and fully functioning wastewater systems, which she said should be facilitated by proper food safety management systems in all businesses. food in Ireland.

“It is puzzling that we continue to see the need to take enforcement action for insufficient pest control issues. While the number of closure orders was low in September, it was disappointing to see another month with orders related to the presence or evidence of rodents in food facilities.

“Food businesses need to ensure that robust pest control systems are in place to achieve satisfactory hygiene standards and provide customers with safe food. Incidents involving rodents in food preparation areas are not reflected in most food companies that operate with high standards of food hygiene, ”he said.