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(ii) The provision of a water supply from the rising main,
readily accessible to the stallholders, at 15 additional
points.
(iii) Improved provisions for the storage of refuse.
(iv) Improved conditions at foodstalls, particularly in methods
of storage; preparation and handling of foods; the use of
sterilants in washing-up water and the provision of
drinking straws and waxed cups.
I have, once more, to express my gratitude to Dr. Betty Hobbs,
Principal of the Food Hygiene Section of the Central Public Health
Laboratory Service, Colindale, for the excellent and unfailing co-operation
and assistance consistently rendered to the Department by the
Laboratory, particularly in connection with fairground catering hygiene
problems.
In addition, much time and attention has been devoted to the vexed
question of the temporary sanitary accommodation which has to be
provided for the large crowds attending the Hampstead Heath fairs.
Contraventions of Section 13 Food and Drugs Act, 1938 (Precautions
against Contamination of Food).
Thirty-four summonses were served in respect of dirty conditions at
a Restaurant. The proprietor of the restaurant was fined a total of
£100 and £21 9s. costs were awarded to the Council. The manageress
of the restaurant was also fined £59 with 4s. costs.
FOOD SAMPLING.
(a) Bacteriological examination of foodstuffs.
This service has again been undertaken by the Government's Central