Live cockroaches and dead rats among reasons for food business closures in December

There was evidence of 'cockroach infestation' in the main kitchen area of one café. File photo

Nine business were forced to close for breaking food safety regulations in December — with live cockroaches, a decomposed rat carcass and a "complete lack of cleaning" among the reasons why.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) published their report for December on Thursday.