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a certificate exempting a shop from the provision of suitable and
sufficient water closet accommodation if they are satisfied that by
reason of restricted accommodation or other special circumstances
affecting the shop it is reasonable that such a certificate should be
in force, and that suitable and sufficient sanitary accommodation is
otherwise conveniently available.
The Council have decided that in those shops where members of
both sexes are employed, separate sanitary conveniences for each sex should
be required if the number of employees exceeds four, but if the number
is less than four, one sanitary convenience should be regarded as suitable
and sufficient, provided that the door of the convenience is fitted with a
proper lock or fastener on the internal side, and an automatic indicator
shows on the external side of the door whether the apartment is engaged or
vacant.
During the year 1957. one exemption certificate under the Shops
Act was granted in respect of the provision of sanitary accommodation. In
twenty-three cases it was found possible to withdraw exemption certificates
issued under the Shops Act during pre-war years. In eleven of these cases
the premises had been demolished in connection with the Notting Hill Gate
Road Widening Scheme, in five cases the premises had ceased to be used
as shops, and in the remaining seven premises proper sanitary accommodation
had been provided.
Similarly, under the Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955, exemption
may now be granted in food shops in respect of the provision of constant
water supply, washhand basins with hot and cold water, cupboard or locker
accommodation for outdoor clothing and facilities for washing food and
equipment, if such provision cannot reasonably be required.
During 1957, two exemption certificates were issued under the
Food Hygiene Regulations in respect of washing facilities in food shops.
In one case a certificate previously granted was withdrawn as the premises
had been demolished.
SUPERVISION OF POOD SUPPLIES
General
There are no abattoirs or slaughterhouses in the borough
and no killing of animals for human consumption is carried out.
Inspection of Food Premises
Premises, where food is prepared, stored or exposed for
sale for human consumption, are frequently inspected. The following
is a record of the inspections made by the public health inspectors
engaged on this work for 1957:-