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Spider egg sacs discovered in kitchen of Irish takeaway shut by food inspectors

The food safety authority slapped 'Yama', which is located on Gerald Griffin Street in Blackpool, Cork, with an immediate closure notice on April 23.

[The food safety authority slapped Yama, which is located on Gerald Griffin Street in Blackpool, Cork, with an immediate closure notice on April 23 (stock image)]

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The food safety authority slapped Yama, which is located on Gerald Griffin Street in Blackpool, Cork, with an immediate closure notice on April 23 (stock image)

The discovery of spider egg sacs in a kitchen preparation area was one of the reasons an Asian takeaway was shut down by food inspectors last month.

The food safety authority slapped Yama, which is located on Gerald Griffin Street in Blackpool, Cork, with an immediate closure notice on April 23.

The inspection report said cobwebs and spider egg sacs were noted at high levels in the rear preparation kitchen such as at wall to ceiling junctions, next to electrical trunking and at light fittings.

Other issues include an accumulation of grease and food debris at the back wall of the wok station in the kitchen.

Food inspectors also found that the flyscreen at the rear kitchen window had accumulations of dust and debris on it .

The inspection report also noted that a hole was noted in the door to the external yard which was large enough to allow potential pest ingress.

In addition, they found evidence of mould growth and dampness was noted on the walls of the staff toilet. The closure order was eventually lifted on April 25.

Meanwhile, a Chinese takeaway in Cork was shut down after food inspectors discovered a rodent infestation.

Food inspectors said the conditions at Lily House in Rosscarbery in Cork, posed a grave and immediate risk to public safety.

They found the rodent infestation in the storeroom and kitchen areas. Food inspectors also discovered rodent droppings in the premises.

The takeaway was closed on April 24, and the closure order has not yet been lifted at the time of writing.

Three other premises were also shut by food inspectors - two of which have since been allowed to reopen.

Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, said: Every food business must have effective food safety management systems in place to ensure that food is stored, prepared and served safely.

Cleanliness, pest control, proper staff training and food traceability are fundamental requirements and are essential to protecting public health.

Consumers have a right to safe food and food businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure the food they provide to consumers is safe to eat.

We strongly encourage food businesses to continuously improve their food safety standards via regular training, availing of our free online learning portal, as well as promoting a strong culture of food safety within their businesses.

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