In one case, a rat was observed on the premises, with rat droppings present on the floors and shelving where food was stored.

The Food Safety Authority has recalled dozens of ready meals and food products as a precaution.

A container of coleslaw prepared on-site was found to have been prepared over three weeks prior to the inspection

Café Sol in Cornelscourt Shopping Centre in Foxrock, Co Dublin, was one of several businesses served with closure orders by food safety officers in September.