FSAI inspectors spotted live rat during visit to takeaway

Happy Valley Chinese takeaway in Duleek, Co Meath, was ordered to close after inspectors encountered a rat there. The business has since reopened. Stock picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued four enforcement orders in January, including one to a business after a live rat was found during an inspection.

Two businesses were ordered to close temporarily, while two prohibition orders were also served for breaches of the food safety laws set out by the FSAI.