Galway Bay fm newsroom - A city retailer has been served with a closure order by the HSE over substandard conditions at the premises.
Super Ketones - located at Prospect Hill - was issued with the order under the Food Safety Authority Act, on the 22nd of August.
Inspectors found that several areas at 76 Prospect Hill were in a 'filthy' or 'dirty' condition and flies were noted throughout the premises.
They found the overall floor of the shop could not be maintained in a hygienic condition due to rips, tears and inadequate seals.
Pools of water were found on the floor through the rear of the shop and obsolete equipment was found in a 'filthy' condition.
The walls and floor of the cold room were also described as 'filthy', and rust was evident throughout the shelving and on the walls.
An over-stocked freezer was also found with a temperature four times below the required limit - and a bad smell was emanating from this unit.
Internal surfaces of the refrigeration units were also noted in a dirty condition, the staff toilet was described as 'filthy', and a number of lights were not working.
Inspectors also noted that a gap was noted at the bottom of the entrance door to the premises - despite a previous warning by a pest control company.
The HSE says the matters outlined during the inspection highlight a lack of knowledge and basic understanding of basic food hygiene requirements.
