Six mouse carcasses and rodent droppings among reasons seven food businesses served with enforcement orders last month
Briefly

Recent inspections revealed multiple food establishments failing to meet hygiene standards, leading to enforcement actions including closure orders. Key findings included rodent infestations, lack of hot water, inadequate cleaning practices, and absence of food safety management systems. Universal Food Wholesale in Portlaoise and Day to Day in Navan were among those found with severe rodent issues. Inspectors noted that cleanliness levels were unacceptable, with businesses not adhering to pest control recommendations. Overall, the inspections underscored the critical need for improved hygiene practices across food service establishments.
Inspectors found several premises lacking basic hygiene standards, leading to closure orders. Issues included active rodent infestations, poor cleanliness, and insufficient pest control measures.
A closure order was issued for Universal Food Wholesale after inspectors discovered rodent droppings and carcasses. Spillages attracted mice, indicating severe sanitation failures.
The Day to Day retailer faced closure due to active rodent infestations in multiple areas, highlighting failures to protect food items from possible contamination.
Lams in Dublin was served a closure order for unacceptable cleanliness levels, insufficient food storage practices, and non-compliance with pest control recommendations.
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