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During the year 3,475 premises were inspected following complaint
and in 3,227 instances infestation was confirmed and dealt with by the
rodent operatives. In addition, 72 premises were inspected for reasons
other than complaint. Regular inspections are made of premises where
food is prepared or sold and particular attention is given to methods of
prevention of rodent infestation. Corporation owned premises, including
sewage works, depots, school kitchens and serveries etc. are periodically
inspected for the presence of rodents and appropriate action taken if the
premises are infested.
Recent evidence indicates that there is no heavy rat infestation of the
Corporation's foul water sewers and, during the year, 592 manholes were
test baited. Further treatments are planned to cover the whole Borough and
treatment has also been carried out in two areas where sewer infestations
were suspected.
FOOD SUPPLY
The supervision and inspection of food supplies is carried out by the
Public Health Inspectors who are all qualified in food inspection.
Of the premises in the Borough where food is stored, manufactured or
sold, 1,297 are registered under Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, as
follows:—
Retail sale of ice-cream 1,019
Manufacturers of ice-cream Nil
Preparation or manufacture for sale of sausages, or
potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food 278
During the year 5,467 inspections and re-inspections were made of
food businesses (for details see Page
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 1960
The following table shows the premises in the Borough at which food
is sold, manufactured or stored. These premises are subject to the above
Regulations and special reference is made to the provision of wash hand
basins (Section 16) and sinks (Section 19) at premises where unwrapped
food is handled.