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Barking 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Milk Shops46
Onion Peelers64
Public Houses and Off Licence Premises32
Public House Restaurants9
Restaurants54
Shops in Markets48
School Meal Centres and Kitchens43

In order that there should be no misunderstanding concerning
the implications of the Food Hygiene Regulations 1955, which came
into operation on 1st January 1956, and the responsibilities associated
therewith, all the food traders in the Borough received a printed abstract
of these Regulations. A total of 2,194 visits were made to the
various food premises by your public health inspectors lo clear up
problems, as the maximum penalties for contraventions ai £100 fine,
3 months imprisonment or both.
Inspection of Food Premises
During the year the following inspections were madt nd notices
served:—
Number of visits made to the premises 2,194
Notices served for:—
Defective or dirty walls and ceilings 30
Hot water fittings 40
Counters and storage accommodation 9
Drainage and paving 9
Sinks and wash-hand basins 33
Unsatisfactory temperatures 8
Defective or dirty floors 12
Defective w.c. fittings 12
Screening of food 12
Accumulations and disposal of refuse 14
Various equipment and fittings 35
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955—CHEMICAL A \LYSIS
A total of 229 samples of food have been submitte to the Public
Analyst for chemical analysis, as described in Table V.ofthis number
28 were formal samples.
The public analyst reported adversely upon four samples. One
was Luncheon Meat containing insufficient meat to justify the description
"Luncheon Meat". As there are no standard or this commodity
the Public Health Committee requested the Minster of Food
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