Food Safety Authority serves closure order on well-known Waterford City bar
City Arms in Waterford City was served with a closure order.
Following an inspection from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), a closure order has been served on the City Arms Gastro Bar/Bistro in Waterford.
The closure order directed that the food storage and preparation area be closed as the operator failed to comply with safety legislation.
The premises situated on High Street in Waterford City, is operated by Epiphron Limited.
The inspection report outlines that the overall standard of hygiene at the premises was found to be unsatisfactory.
Spillages were observed on the floor, which had not been cleaned, and there was a visible accumulation of dirt on the surfaces of cooking equipment and stainless steel fittings.
In addition, the interior of the microwave was found to be unclean. The customer toilets and urinals were also not cleaned.
Food items were not labelled with definitive information, such as defrost dates, preparation dates, or dates opened. As a result, the shelf life of these products could not be accurately determined.
A container of coleslaw prepared on-site was found to have been prepared over three weeks prior to the inspection. Although vinegar had been added in an attempt to extend the product's shelf life, there was no documented risk assessment or verification process in place to support the extended use-by date or ensure the product's safety.
Additionally, food was not stored under appropriate conditions to prevent deterioration or the risk of cross-contamination.
In the cold room, pre-cooked unsealed ham was stored in the same container as raw burgers and raw bacon, both wrapped in cling film.
A pool of water had accumulated at the base of the fridge, and when the ham was picked up, water was observed dripping from the packaging, indicating a contamination risk.
