A takeaway in Dublin was ordered to close after a leaky toilet led to unsafe food preparation conditions. Quack N Wok on Maylor Street Lower, Dublin, was served with a closure order under EU legislation on December 8 by the FSAI. Another closure order was served on Ruby’s Cakes in Navan, Co Meath, on December 11 after an active mouse infestation was found. Inspectors noted numerous mouse droppings on food storage and floors, with food, contact materials, and surfaces unprotected from rodents. Chief Executive of the FSAI, Greg Dempsey, said it is "disappointing" to see enforcement action necessary due to fundamental breaches such as pest infestations, poor hygiene, unsafe food storage, inadequate staff training, and missing food safety management systems.

Source: Irish Examiner January 13, 2026 15:22 UTC