SuperValu Cork Closure: Second Shutdown in a Month
- singleton's SuperValu, located in Hollyhill on the northside of Cork city, has temporarily closed its doors for the second time in a month, according to a notice posted...
- When contacted for comment by The Echo, a spokesperson for Musgrave, the owner of the SuperValu franchise, declined to provide a statement at this time.
- On September 4, 2024, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a closure order to Crimdale Developments Limited, the owner of the store, which is currently in...
Singleton’s SuperValu in Cork City Temporarily Closes Again
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Second Closure in a Month
singleton’s SuperValu, located in Hollyhill on the northside of Cork city, has temporarily closed its doors for the second time in a month, according to a notice posted on Monday, September 30, 2024. Staff anticipate a reopening on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Musgrave’s Response
When contacted for comment by The Echo, a spokesperson for Musgrave, the owner of the SuperValu franchise, declined to provide a statement at this time.
previous Closure and FSAI Order
On September 4, 2024, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a closure order to Crimdale Developments Limited, the owner of the store, which is currently in receivership.The FSAI lifted that closure order on September 6, 2024.
The FSAI has not yet released the reason for the September 4 closure order, but a full report is expected to be published in October 2024.
Pest Control Issue cited in September
Following the initial closure, a Musgrave spokesperson stated that the temporary shutdown was to allow for “essential maintenance works.” The spokesperson further clarified that the maintenance was related to a “pest control issue.”
SuperValu Hollyhill was temporarily closed to allow for essential maintenance works following the identification of a pest control issue.
Musgrave Spokesperson, September 6, 2024
Immediate action was taken, including engaging external contractors, and the store fully reopened on September 6, 2024, continuing to trade normally.Musgrave emphasized that the health and safety of customers and staff remained their top priority.