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Barnet 1968

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]

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Miscellaneous

Preserves25 lbs
Cheese343 packets
Sauces/pickles89 bottles
Sugar148 packets
Cereals400 packets

Most was voluntarily surrendered by retailers anxious to maintain a good record
for fresh produce of good marketable quality.
This is one area of his work in which the Public Health Inspector has for many
years been accepted as an advisor rather than as an enforcement officer.
Food Hygiene
The Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1960/6 2 contain provisions as to the
cleanliness of food premises and the hygienic handling of food; the construction of
food premises, their repair and maintenance and the facilities to be provided. Here
again, compliance with good standards is best achieved by regular visits by the Public
Health Inspector in which food handlers can be advised and encouraged in good housekeeping
methods.

A list of food premises grouped in categories of trade is set down below containing particulars of the premises provided with wash hand basins and an adequate supply of hot and cold water, soap and towels (Regulation 16) and those provided with sinks, hot and cold water, soap, clean cloths or other cleaning and drying facilities (Regulation 19) as required by the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960.

Class of BusinessNumber at end of 1968Number Complying with Reg. 16Number to which Reg.19 appliesNumber Complying with Reg. 19[
Bakehouses and Bakers Shops116116116116
Butchers170170170170
Canteens147147147147
Confectioners284280139137
Dairies10101010
Fishshops74747373
Greengrocers173173122122
Grocers333333331329
Licensed Premises175175165165
Restaurants/Cafes249249249249