Cork food businesses closed over rat droppings, mould and spider egg sacs

Inspectors identified serious hygiene and contamination risks at food premises in Cork, Dublin, and Waterford during April

Lily House café was forced to close after inspectors found rat droppings at the premises. File picture

Two Cork food businesses were ordered to close last month after inspectors found issues including rat droppings, mould, cobwebs, and spider egg sacs during food safety inspections.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said it served five closure orders on food businesses during April for breaches of food safety legislation.