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Licences for the keeping of pet shops were granted in
two instances.
Three shops were licensed to deal in game.
The " late day " for the general closing hours of shops
in the area is Friday, but shopkeepers remain free to fix
their own half day closing subject to the provisions of the
Shops Act. Most shops close for half day on Wednesday.
Food Premises
All types of food premises were inspected regularly and
as frequently as possible, special attention being given to
catering establishments, premises registered under Section 14
of the Food and Drugs Act, bakehouses and other places
where food is actually prepared.
There were some unavoidable breaks in the routine
visiting due to staff shortages and this was regretted because
it was considered that constant regular inspections were
most effective in raising the hygienic standard of food premises.
Some occupiers, of course, did not need reminders,
they maintained a good standard from their own choice, but
unfortunately they were in the minority. Occasionally traders
were glad of the moral support which an inspection sometimes
gave for dealing with their staffs, because some foodhandlers
and shop assistants were not as co-operative in the
matter of hygienic practices as they could and should have
been.
It was hoped that the new Food Hygiene Regulations
which were issued just before the close of the year would be
instrumental in bringing about a big step forward towards
better food handling. Success in this it was realised rests in a
large measure with the people who actually handle foodstuffs
intended for sale.