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The exposure of open food behind the glass windows of the
shops is often not satisfactory ; in many cases, refrigerated treatment
is most essential.
During the year, in addition to the 455 visits in connection with
food sampling, the Inspectors made a total of 4,723 inspections and
re-inspections of food premises, and the attention of all shopkeepers,
restaurant owners, etc.. was drawn to the requirements of the new
regulations and advice was given where necessary.
Five hundred and sixty-nine defects were noted and 331
remedied during the year.
Talks on clean food practices with suitable illustrations were
also given to various associations and organisations, and to
personnel engaged in the handling of food.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS.
The public have drawn the attention of the department to
complaints and investigations have been carried out. In consequence.
samples have been submitted for both bacteriological and
chemical examination and in every instance the Committee have
considered the reports.
It is much appreciated that the public report such matters to
the Local Authority.
During the year. 91 samples of various foodstuffs, etc., were
submitted for examination. Fifty-six of the samples were satisfactory
and 35 unsatisfactory.
Food and Drugs Act, 1955. Section 16.

One hundred and seventy-nine premises are registered for the
sale of ice cream, one for storage and distribution, and one for
manufacture.