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Protection of Food Supply.
(A)—INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES.
The regular inspection of all premises where food for human
consumption is sold or stored is carried out as a routine. The Food
and Drugs Act, 1955, and regulations made thereunder, is the principal
Act under which action is taken.
FOOD PREMISES.
As at 31st December, 1962.
Milk Distributors 134
Restaurants, Cafes 146
Canteens, Kitchens 67
Butchers 63
Horseflesh (for human consumption) 1
Ice Cream (Sale) 268
Ice Cream (Manufacture) 12
Fish Shops (Wet and Fried) 37
Food Factories 20
Bakehouses (Not underground) 9
Bakehouses (Underground) 3
Preserved Food 107
Bakers 48
Greengrocers 81
Confectioners 213
Grocers and Provisions 255
Miscellaneous (Chemists, Public Houses, Off-Licences) 200
Stalls : —
Grocers 3
Greengrocers and Fruiterers 61
Fish and/or Poultry 8
There are 1,059 food premises in the Borough, together with 72
food stalls. Some of the premises shown above are listed under more
than one trade category.
Milk Distributors.
At the end of the year there were 134 premises in the Borough
whose occupiers were registered as milk distributors.
All these premises were visited during the year, and one notice
concerning non-compliance with the Food Hygiene Regulations
served.
Milk (Special Designation) Regulations.
The number of Dealers' (Pre-packed Milk) licences issued under
the Regulations during 1962 was 10, and all licences issued since
Regulations were made are valid until the 31st December, 1965.