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CHIEF SANIIARY INSPECTOR S REPORT.
To the Chairman and Members of the Urban District Council.
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present my Annual Report for
the year 1955, which gives a general summary of the work
carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors during the year.
INSPECHON AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
The inspection of food plays an important part in the
activities of the Health Department, and regular visits are
paid to all food premises, particular attention being paid to
those premises where food is prepared for sale. In this connection
a total of 454 inspections were carried out, 423 of
which were to premises registered under Section 14 of the
Food & Drugs Act, 1938.
The number of food premises in the area is as follows :—
Bakers 5; Grocers 50; Butchers 17; Fish Shops 9; Confectioners
19; Cafes and Canteens 26; Public Houses
serving meals 5.
Under Section 14 of the Food & Drugs Act, 1938, 68
premises are registered for the storage and sale of Ice Cream
and 42 for the manufacture or preparation of preserved food
intended for sale.
The following complaints were received and dealt with
during the year :—
Stewed Steak.
A complaint was received concerning foreign matter in
a tin of stewed steak. The meat was of Irish origin and
accordingly the canners together with the Department of
Agriculture Republic of Ireland were contacted. After an
investigation by the canners, it was decided to accept their
explanation.
Bread.
A complaint was received of blackish foreign matter in
a loaf of bread. On consideration of the Analyst's report
that this consisted of charred organic matter containing much
rancid fat and flour, it was decided that no further action
be taken.
It was not possible to identify the foreign matter in
another two loaves which were the subject of complaint, and
consequently no action could be taken.
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