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CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR'S REPORT
To the Chairman and Members of the Urban District Council
Mr Chairman, Ladles and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present my Annual Report for the year
1956, which gives a general summary of the work carried out by
the Public Health Inspectors during the year
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
The inspection of food plays an important part in the activeties
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 937 inspections were carried out, 278 of which were to
premises registered under Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act,
1955.
The number of food premises in the area is as follows
Bakers 4; Butchers 16, Grocers 58; Greengrocers 19; Confectioners
26; Fishmongers 8; Cafes, canteens, etc. 34; Public Houses 19
Off Licences 3; Clubs 12; Other premises 24
Under Section 16 of the Food & Drugs Act, 1955, 56 premises
are registered for the storage and sale of Ice Cream and 19 for
the manufacture or preparation of preserved food intended for
sale.
Food Hygiene Regulations 1955
Since the implementation of the Food Hygiene Regulations,
1955, a most comprehensive survey of all food premises has been
carried out resulting in a general raising of standards in the
district. Co-operation on the part of the traders themselves
greatly assisted your Public Health Inspectors, who have continued
to give advice on matters relating to food and general
hygiene A total of 217 informal notices were served in connection
with this work
The following complaints were received and dealt with
during the year:-
A piece of liquorice novelty together with a small piece of
wire alleged to have been contained therein, formed the basis
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