A food stall trading in the Co Roscommon town of Boyle was one of four food businesses closed down last month for breaches of food safety legislation.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland says Twisted Dough Wicklow, a food stall trading at The Crescent in Boyle on 11th February, was served with a closure order due to the immediate risk of cross-contamination, due to raw chicken being prepared on a folding table beside a coffee machine, and the absence of running hot and cold water for washing and disinfecting equipment and for hand-washing.

The closure order, which was served on the food stall on the 11th February, has not yet been lifted.

Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive of the Food Safety Authority, has emphasised the importance of all food businesses observing rigorous food hygiene practices.