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the smaller shops the problem Is more difficult, both as regards
finance and space.
Pood traders in all branches of the trade are
becoming increasingly aware of their responsibilities under
the Food Hygiene Regulations. This view is being fostered by
frequent sampling of food products, particularly exposed cooked
foods. The advice of the Pood Inspector is always readily
available on any aspect of this important subject.
Underground Bakehouses
The one underground bakehouse now remaining In the
Borough continues to function and is regularly visited by the
Public Health Inspector.
The Certificate of Suitability expires on 31st March,
1959 and every effort will be made to bring the premises to a
more reasonable, modern standard before the issue of the next
quinquennial certificate .
Hampstead Heath Fairs. Catering Hygiene
The Pood Inspector and other members of the staff
were on duty before and during the whole of the Bank Holiday
Fairs.
The continued pressure which is being applied to
ensure that food purchased on the Heath at Fair times Is safe
to eat is having a very good effect on the vendors. To quote
a recent press article on the subject, one trader is reported
to have said "we know that when we come to Hampstead Heath we
have to be careful.
The sampling of foods at the Fairs is becoming
increasingly restricted so far as variety is concerned. All
the "hot dog" stalls retail tinned hamburgers; ice cream is
mainly wrapped and the product of one or other of the big
manufacturers, and the shell fish is usually obtained from
Billingsgate fresh from the market on the day of the Pair.
It is encouraging to note that although conditions at the
Pairs present considerable difficulties in maintaining good
standards in food hygiene, the samples of food which have been
taken have provided mainly good bacteriological reports,
indicating that the continued supervision and advice of the
Inspectors is achieving positive results.