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FOOD PREMISES.
The routine inspection of food shops and other premises
where food is prepared continued to form an important part
of the work of the Department. A register of all such premises
includes the following :—
Confectioners 58
Butchers 29
Fishmongers (Wet and Dry) 14
Fishmongers (Fried)) 8
Bakers 25
Greengrocers 47
Ice-cream premises 100
Cafes and Restaurants 65
Grocers 72
With very few exceptions all these premises can be considered
to comply with the minimum requirements based on Section
13 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, but the standard in many
premises is, of course, much higher than the minimum.
It has been found in practice that the maintenance of a
reasonably high standard of Food Hygiene in food premises,
and amongst food handlers, can only be attained by regular and
frequent inspections. This policy is being pursued as far as
possible and there is increasing evidence that the required results
are being achieved.
Every opportunity is taken of discussing the subject of Food
Hygiene with food handlers and others and a number of local
organisations have been addressed on the subject, the talks being
supported with film strips and sound films.
The Council has adopted the new Model Byelaws issued by
the Ministry of Food in connection with the Handling, Wrapping
and Delivery of Food and Sale of Food in the Open Air, and
copies have been circulated to all food traders in the District.
UNSOUND FOOD.
The following unsound foods were surrendered during the
year, the total bulk being substantially more than that surrendered
in 1950:—
49