Inspection of 11 June 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: Perishable food items within the children’s lunches were stored at room temperature and not in the service fridge. The children entered the service with their lunch provided from their parents/guardians at 9am. The lunch was consumed at 11.35am. This exceeded the 2-hour time limit for the consumption of perishable food items not stored in a fridge set by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Infection Control: Liquid soap was not available in the children’s sanitary area. The use of liquid soap supports effective handwashing. A shared hand towel was used by a number of children to dry their hands. This poses a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: Children’s perishable lunch items will be stored in the service fridge. Staff members will ensure that all perishable items are stored in accordance with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Infection Control: The service will only use liquid soap and paper towels to wash and dry children’s hands. A weekly check of sanitary supplies will take place to ensure supplies are maintained
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 26, 28.