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During the year 1,904 inspections were made for this purpose,
and although the number of improvements shown on the following
list is very considerably less than the previous year, the standard
demanded of these type of premises is very high.
During 1951 the Clean Food Byelaws came into force, and in
consequence a large number of improvements to bring the premises
to the standard required were made. As the majority of these were
the installation of additional equipment, they would effect a
permanent improvement and consequently would not be repeated.
During 1952 several premises have installed modern refrigerating
equipment of their own initiative, and during the inspections
advice is fequently asked and given regarding improvements in
the handlir g and storage of food.
In general, it is found that close personal contact with the
proprietors of food premises is resulting in a higher level of hygiene
and an increased interest in the improved methods of handling foods.
The following list of improvements are those which have been
effected in food premises after the service of Preliminary Notices
on the persons responsible:—
No. of
Shops.
Notices to wash hands on or near sanitary conveniences 2
Dirty walls and ceilings cleansed 4
Defective W.C. fittings repaired or renewed 2
Provision of adequate sanitary accommodation 1
Other minor improvements 4
In conclusion, I wish to tender my thanks to the other officers of
the Council and members of the staff for their assistance and
co-operation throughout the year.
W. K. PICKUP,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
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