What are the hygiene and food safety rules for ice used in drinks in Ireland?
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In Ireland, ice served in drinks is treated as a food. That means your handling and storage need to follow the same food safety and HACCP basics you apply to ready-to-eat items.
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In Ireland, ice served in drinks is treated as a food. That means your handling and storage need to follow the same food safety and HACCP basics you apply to ready-to-eat items.
Key controls that typically matter in inspections:
Dedicated scoop and holder: never use a glass as a scoop. Store the scoop off the ice in a clean, dedicated place.
Keep ice protected: minimise hand contact and protect from splash, dust and cross-contamination.
Clean, documented routines: keep a simple log for cleaning and sanitising of your ice equipment and contact parts.
Separate food and ice practices: avoid storing loose ice beside open food, raw items or strong-odour products.
If you need to hold loose ice for drinks, a purpose-built ice bin is normally easier to keep consistently compliant than improvising loose-ice storage inside a freezer.
Read the full guide: Unifrost Upright Freezer vs. Ice Storage Bin: Essential Guide for Irish Kitchens.
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