12 food businesses were shut down by the FSAI last month.
Inspectors from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland found rat infestations, rat droppings and live maggots.
Other issues include no hand wash basin, a lack of hot and cold water for hand washing, and what's described as a 'complete lack of cleaning'.
The businesses are located in Cork, Wicklow, Dublin, Donegal, Tipperary and Limerick.
