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SECTION E
Inspection and Supervision of Food.
Food Premises.—In the Spring of 1945, transition from war
to peace heralded the end of certain war-time measures, and it was
realised that some time would elapse before peace time standards
could be attained.
The need for finding weather-proof premises for caterers and
other vendors of food, whose buildings were destroyed by high
explosive missiles, became less accute.
Repair work to the less heavily damaged structures continued.
In addition to the war damage repairs, improvements were effected
in many instances on premises where food was prepared or stored;
such improvements included increased ventilation and lighting,
cleansing and lime washing, etc.
The checking of war damaged stock on behalf of claimants
reimbursed by the Board of Trade and Ministry of Food, gradually
lessened, and then finally ceased. Quantities of sound food carefully
salvaged from damaged shops and stores also diminished as no
more incidents occurred.
Upon the termination of the hostilities in Europe, an opportunity
was provided for resuming the efforts to maintain the
highest standard of hygiene in all establishments where food is
handled.
During the year the Food Inspectors have made 4,326 visits to
various premises, 107 of which repairs and improvements have
been carried out.