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SECTION E
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
Food Hygiene Regulations 1955 - 1957
Systematic and detailed inspection of food premises under
the above-mentioned Regulations was continued during the year,
al though progress has been hindered by shortage in the establishment
of Inspectors.
In those premises where detailed inspections for infringements
of the Regulations have been completed the main contravention
was found to be the absence of constant hot water and hand washing
arrangements separate from food and equipment washing facilities.
With regard to personal cleanliness, it was necessary to
institute a prosecution is one case under Regulation 9. The
defendant was smoking whilst handling fish, and was fined.£3 with
ten shillings costs.
In the main, results have been achieved by encouraging by
co-operation the Pood Traders and occupiers of food premises to
comply with the regulations.
On 1st June. 1958, the Pood Hygiene (Amendment) Regulations
1957 came into operation. These require, inter al ia, the registration
of domestic premises which are used for the peeling of
shrimps and onions.
Two registrations have been effected in respect of the
Peeling of onions.
Food Premises
During the year under review, 2,159 inspections and revisits
Were made to food premises in the Borough.