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Parts of a popular shop in Tipperary were ordered to shut last month after a HSE inspection found live mice and rat droppings in store and in food containers.
The closure order was issued to Kam Foods Ltd, operator of The Crescent Stores located at 1 Thomas Street, Clonmel, Tipperary, on October 21, 2025, for not complying with food safety regulations i.e. permitting good food hygiene practices, including protection against contamination and, in particular, pest control.
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Non-compliance was found by the HSE inspector in the 1st floor storeroom and the adjoining corridor area, with the inspector stating that they issued the closure order "being of the opinion that there is or there is likely to be a grave an immediate danger to public health".
During the inspection, numerous mice droppings were noted in the storeroom and within food packaging containers, mice droppings were evident n the corner of the corridor along with evidence of mice "gnawing" on insulating material within the storeroom.
The closure order was issued with immediate effect until the earliest of:
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Also in October, a prosecution was taken by the HSE in relation to a popular café in Tipperary; The Riverhouse Café located at 1 Castle Street, Cahir.
No conviction was recorded, however, the defendant was ordered to make a €1,500 donation to the court poor box and costs awarded to the HSE totalled €5,392.
Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, said,
“October’s Enforcement Orders once again highlight the importance of maintaining strong food safety and hygiene practices across all food businesses. Issues such as inadequate pest control, poor cleaning standards and unsafe food storage continue to be the main reasons for enforcement action. These are entirely preventable non-compliances when proper food safety management systems are in place.
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“While the majority of food businesses take their legal responsibilities very seriously, we continue to see a small number of businesses subject to enforcement action, including closure, due to their non-compliances with basic food safety standards.”
“With the busy Christmas period fast approaching, we are reminding food businesses to start preparing now so that they have robust food safety procedures in place to deal with increased demands and pressures on their business. Food safety must always be their top priority,” added Mr Dempsey.
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