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CLEAN FOOD CAMPAIGN
During the year a commencement was made with the survey of food
premises, and it is to be hoped that, when staff and other circumstances permit,
further progress will be made.
The statement set out below shows the nature and number of the
inspections made and the work carried out during the year:—
Inspections
Visits to Cafes, etc 138
„ „ Industrial Canteens 91
„ „ Food Premises on Complaint 5
„ „ Other Food Premises 89
Re-inspections 28
Work Done
Roofs repaired 2
Walls cleansed and redecorated 37
Ceilings cleansed and redecorated 34
Windows repaired 3
Sink waste pipes repaired 1
Kitchen floors tiled 2
Equipment and/or fittings cleansed 26
renewed 7
New sinks provided 20
New washbasins provided 2
Constant hot water provided 3
Defective refuse bins replaced 27
Washing-up methods improved 30
Drainage improved 4
Ventilation improved 13
Rodent infestation abated 5
Indicating' notices re hand-washing provided 56
Personal washing facilities provided 13
Provision of food display cabinets 5
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
This Act, which came into operation on 1st April, 1952, regulates the
sale of pet animals, and provides that no person shall keep a pet shop except
under the authority of a licence granted by the Borough Council.
During the year eleven such licences were granted.
SHOPS ACT and STREET TRADING
The Department administers three local Orders under the Act: The
Edmonton Hairdressers and Barbers (Late Day) Order, 1947, made under
the Shops (Hours of Closing Act, 1928; The Shops Act, 1912, Edmonton
Weekly Half-holiday Order, Section 4(2) and (6) (Butchers); The Shops Act,
1912, Edmonton Weekly Half-holiday Order, Section 4(2).
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