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Lambeth 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Dr. F. Summers, Associate Medical Officer of Health, and Mr. H. Plinston,
Chief Public Health Inspector, report as follows:—
FOOD HYGIENE AND CONTROL OF SALE OF CERTAIN FOODS
All premises (from market stalls to large factories) where food is prepared,
stored or offered for sale are subject to regular inspection by Public Health
Inspectors. Advice is given on the types of construction, fittings and equipment
that are available and owners and staff are instructed in the best methods of
handling and rotating stocks. Particular emphasis is placed on the hygiene necessary
to prevent food poisoning.
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1960
Where premises do not meet the requirements of the statutory regulations,
owners are informed and if necessary court proceedings are instituted.
72 Summonses were issued during 1970 involving 15 defendants.
67 Convictions were obtained and fines totalling £377 were imposed with
£78 costs. In addition one defendant was fined £1 for obstructing a Public Health
Inspector in the execution of his duty.
The number of food premises subject to these regulations is shown below grouped in categories of trade carried on in them.
| Greengrocery and fruit | 192 |
| Grocery and Provisions | 368 |
| Fish shops, wet, dry and fried | 81 |
| Bakers and bakehouses | 101 |
| Butchers | 134 |
| Confectioners | 349 |
| Restaurants, cafes, canteens & clubs | 218 |
| Delicatessen | 13 |
| Food factories and warehouses | 17 |
| Public houses, Off-licences | 340 |
| * Dairies | 2 |
| * Milk distributors | 222 |
| * Ice-cream premises | 1,118 |
| * Preserved food premises | 199 |
* Registered premises.