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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 1958 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, as always, was very much to the fore. This
important branch of Public Health work occupied its usual high quota of
time spent by the Inspectors. In this connection a total of 684 inspections
were carried out, 181 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» 58 premises are
registered for the storage and sale of Ice Cream and 30 for the
manufacture or preparation of preserved food intended for sale.
Complaints
The following complaints were received and dealt with during the
jrear:-
Salmon. Chicken & Turkey Cutlets. Complaint was made in respect to the
condition of these cutlets which were alleged to be mouldy. Contact
with the suppliers resulted in the immediate withdrawal from sale of the
consignment. A warning letter was also sent expressing the serious
concern of the Council for this incident.
Milk. The advice of the Department was sought on the question of the
quality of some milk. Samples submitted for examination, however, failed
to indicate any abnormality in the quality or condition of the milk.
21.