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Defendant was fined £5, with £1. 0s. 0d. costs.
Summonses were taken out against occupiers of food premises in respect
of the undermentioned offences, and the Justices imposed fines and awarded costs to
the Council as follows:-
1. (i) Having in the meat store a chopping block used for chopping meat
which was not kept clean.
(ii) Having in the meat store a chopping block used for chopping meat
which was in such worn condition that it was impracticable for it
to be thoroughly cleaned.
(iii) Failing to provide a suitable and sufficient wash-hand basin for the
use of all persons engaged in the handling of food on or about the
premises in a position conveniently accessible to such persons.
Total fines £9. Costs £1. 0s. 0d.
2. (i) Failing to keep clean a cupboard wherein were stored food condiments
and substances used in the course of the food business.
(ii) Allowing refuse to accumulate in the bakehouse.
Total fines £20.
3. (i) Failing to maintain in a prominent and suitable position near the
sanitary convenience regularly available for the use of persons employed
in the handling of food on or about the premises a clearly legible notice
requesting such users to wash their hands after using the convenience.
(ii) Failing to provide and maintain for the wash-hand basin provided for use
of all persons engaged in the handling of food on or about the premises
an adequate supply of hot water at a suitably controlled temperature.
(iii) Failing to provide at or near the wash-hand basin provided for the use
of persons engaged in the handling of food on or about the premises a
supply of soap, a nail brush and a clean towel or other suitable drying
facilities for securing the personal cleanliness of such persons.
(iv) Failing to keep clean the flooring of the food room.