The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a closure order for the entire restaurant on Patrick Street in Co Limerick on September 18th. “Evidence of rodent activity was found in the food storage room in the rear yard, posing a risk of contamination to food. Rodents transmit pathogens through faeces and urine, which may lead to a serious risk to public health,” the closure order said. “It is simply unacceptable for a food business to continue to operate when their sewage/wastewater systems have issues,” she said. “Food business owners are responsible for ensuring best practices in relation to food handling and food storage in their business.

Source: The Irish Times October 08, 2020 15:47 UTC