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Croydon 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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INFRINGEMENTS OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 AND FOOD HYGIENE
REGULATIONS 1955/56
Structural defects In shops and stores 9
Defective condition of walls and ceilings 136
Defective condition of floors, utensils, fixtures, etc. 61
Defective or Insufficient drainage 34
Insufficient lighting or ventilation 18
W.C. accommodation -repair or cleansing required 39
,, ,, -artificial lighting required 5
,, ,, -want of Intervening ventilated space 1
Food- not stored 18" off floor 7
,, -means to prevent contamination required 45
,, -store required or defective 10
Accumulations in yard or stores 33
Offal and refuse bins defective or uncovered 20
Yard paving defective 2
Hand washing notice not exhibited 6
Ablutions -Wash basins required 25
,, -Hot water supplies required 49
,, -Nail brushes, soap and towels required 10
Clothing accommodation required 13
Insufficient or defective sinks 18
Smoking offences 4
Defective or unsuitable table tops, etc 34
First Aid kits required or insufficient 5
Cleanliness - advice given 7
Cracked crockery 1
Rodent Infestation 6
Prosecutions
The proprietor of a local fried fish shop pleaded guilty to
a summons relating to the sale of fried fish contaminated with
foreign matter and unfit for consumption. The Court imposed a
fine of £10, with 10/6d costs.
A local grocer pleaded guilty to a summons relating to the
sale of a pork pie which was affected with mould and unfit for
consumption. The Court imposed a fine of £25, with 2 guineas
costs.