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CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR'S REPORT
To The Chairman and Members of the Urban District Council of Crayford.
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present my Annual Report for the year 1962, which gives
a general summary of the work carried out by the Public Health Inspectors during
the year.
Inspection and Supervision of Food
One cannot relax one's efforts on the very important field of food hygiene
and a considerable amount of time was spent by your Public Health Inspectors in
respect of this matter. In this connection, no fewer than 247 visits were made,
95 being to premises registered under Section 16 of the Pood and Drugs Act. 12
informal notices were served under the Food Hygiene Regulations and in 10 cases
repairs or improvements were carried out.
I am pleased to be able to, once again, comment favourably on the continuing
co-operation received from the various tradespeople, in spite of the fact that in
the case of the larger establishments, staff changes appear sharply on the
increase. This has, of necessity, called for constant vigilance to ensure
maintenance of standards. The same applies in a more moderate way as regards
the smaller shops where there have been several changes of occupier. Recent
development and improvements in the main shopping area have also had an effect
in that the greater variety of modern facilities has, I understand, attracted a
greater proportion of local trade.
The number of food premises in the area is as follows:-
Bakers 4, Butchers 18; Grocers 56; Greengrocers 20; Confectioners 25;
Fishmongers 8; Cafes, Canteens, etc. 36; Public Houses 19; Off Licences 3;
Clubs 12; Other Premises 30.
Under Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, 71 premises are registered
for the storage and sale of Ice Cream and 35 for the manufacture or preparation
of preserved food intended for sale
Complaints
The following complaints were received and dealt with during the year:-
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