Dead rat found as popular Tipperary restaurant forced to shut its doors last month
The HSE inspector found there was likely to be a grave and immediate danger to public health
A popular restaurant and takeaway in Tipperary was ordered to close last month after an inspection from the HSE found the premises to be in breach of food safety legislation.
A closure order was issued to Mrs Sayeda Sunia Sultana trading as: Babylon Restaurant located at 92-93 Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91 DK81.
During the inspection, all of the premises was ordered to close after the inspector was of the opinion that there was or was likely to be a grave and immediate danger to public health.
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Serious evidence of non-compliance of on the hygiene of foodstuffs included:
- A dead rodent was found behind equipment in close proximity to food products in the upstairs production kitchen
- Rodent droppings were found under a disused dishwasher in the upstairs production kitchen
- There was inadequate rodent proofing. For example, there was a large hole present in the wall in the upstairs
- There was visible long-standing dirt (including accumulations of old food and grease) throughout the premises
- High-risk, ready-to-eat foods were being held at unsafe temperatures
The closure order was issued on July 17 2026, and was lifted on July 31, 2026.