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CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH 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
1957, 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 continues to play 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 1105 inspections were carried out, 134 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, 54 premises
are registered for the storage and sale of Ice Cream and 21 for
the manufacture or preparation of preserved food intended for
sale.
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955
Following a comprehensive survey of all food premises, continued
efforts were made to maintain contact with all the food
traders. The fact that quite a number of shops changed hands
during the year brought forth a number of enquiries as to required
standards and your Public Health Inspectors continued to advise
accordingly, A total of 196 informal notices were served in connection
with this work.
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