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From 1956 to 1959 adverse reports on informal samples followed by
similar reports on repeat samples taken formally, led to prosecutions
in relation to Vinegar (2), non brewed condiment, Friars Balsam and
Buttered Rolls, No prosecutions followed such action in 1960.
In other cases, the repeat formal sample was found to be satisfactory
there was no remaining similar food of which a formal sample
could be taken, a warning was given or the offence, if any was regarded
as too trivial to warrant action.
The total number of adverse reports in 1960 was 4 and comments
were included in regard to a few other samples.
COMPLAINTS OF FOOD:
Each year a number of complaints were received from members of
the public in respect of food purchased in the orough which was
alleged to be unfit or unsatisfactory. In i960 16 such complaints
were made.
There was considerable substance in the majority of these com
plaints though a few were trivial. In some cases the complainants
were unwilling to give evidence or if willing, this did not seem to be
sufficiently strong to warrant legal proceedings.
Each case was however carefully investigated, and appropriate
action taken. In 1960 one prosecution for selling a mouldy chicken
pie was undertaken.
The complainant was in each case thanked for their co operation
and informed as to the action taken
PARTICULAR FOODS AND TYPES OF FOOD PREMISES:
Street Market Stalls There are four market streets situated at Chapel
Market, Exmouth Market, Whitecross Street and Farringdon Road, A total
of 623 stalls were licensed by the Council at the end of i960 of which
176 were licensed for the sale of Although there has been
a small increase in the number of stalls licensed since 1956 the
number on which food is sold has fallen from 197 which were then
licensed. A daily inspection and a rota of weekend inspections of
street markets has been operated.
Although it was anticipated that the stall holders would have
made an attempt to comply with the Regulations, experience has shown
that no serious thought has been given to the matter and that no
attempt has been made by the majority of stall holders selling un
protected foodstuffs to provide washing facilities Offences with
regard to smoking are still numerous, and it is hoped that when a full
staff is available that a concentrated effort will be made to improve
conditions.
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