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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 1963, which gives
a general summary of the work carried out by the Public Health Inspectors during
the year.
Inspection and Supervision of Food
In this connection, no fewer than 134 visits were made, 67 being to premises
registered under Section 16 of the Pood and Drugs Act. 50 informal notices were
served under the Pood Hygiene Regulations and in 52 cases repairs or improvements
were carried out.
Time and effort figured largely in the field of Pood Hygiene and rigid
attention by your Inspectors was focused in this direction.
Co-operation continued between the various tradespeople and ourselves and a
genuine attempt was made to understand the difficulties of shop managements and
the necessary standards and need for constant vigilance.
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. 37; Public Houses 19; Off Licences 3;
Clubs 12; Other Premises 30.
Under Section 16 of the Pood 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:-
Cheese Finger. No further action was taken regarding a cheese finger alleged to
contain foreign matter. This matter consisted of soiled, charred dough. The
case was, however, taken up with the manufacturers and a representative of the
firm concerned attended a meeting of the Health Committee and outlined his company's
proposals for improvements in production methods.
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