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BYELAWS FOR THE PROTECTION OF FOOD
The requirements of these Byelaws were vigorously applied by the
Council's Food Inspectors.
Occupiers of twenty-one food premises received written or verbal
notices referring to inadequate methods for protecting food such as
sandwiches, cakes, cheeses, meats, etc., from contamination when on
display.
The majority of shopkeepers have co-operated promptly, and have
fitted glass counter screens or transparent dish covers. In some
instances, only cellophane covers have been provided, but a transfer
to a more permanent, and hygienic, fitment is gradually taking place.
Regular observation is maintained on snack bars, public houses and
restaurants at which contamination easily occurs.
Food delivery vans are frequently inspected, with the result that
a number of firms have been cautioned for unsatisfactory methods of
delivery. Suggestions have been made, and well-received, for the
utmost care in the protection and handling of food.
The thirty-six fruit and vegetable shops in Chelsea now display
goods at a reasonable height from the ground, thus lessening the risk
of spoiling.
In some instances it has been found that notices stressing the
importance of washing hands after the use of staff water-closet
compartments are not affixed. These omissions were immediately
rectified. Whenever practicable, it is suggested that a wash-hand
basin should be fitted in toilet compartments, and very little difficulty
is experienced in securing such a provision.
When shopkeepers are installing new equipment, they are always
advised as to its siting, so that when cleansing is necessary both
appliances and their immediate surroundings can be properly dealt with.
Whilst it is felt that good standards of hygiene are being maintained,
food premises continue to receive unrelaxed attention. Educsational work
to obviate shortcomings in the handling, wrapping and displaying of food
is carried out, and no chance of securing a "change-over" to the use of
modern equipment is missed.