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Edmonton 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]

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Sauce
244 botts.
Whiting
17 stone
Spaghetti
44 tins
Kippers
1 „
Chocolates
7½ lb.
Coffee
40 botts.
Coconut
185 tins
Turkeys
8
Sandwich Spread
44 tins
Biscuits
82} lb.
Cocoa
98 pkts.
and 212
Suet
10 „
Eggs
20 doz.
Flour
... 126 lb.
The food examined and condemned by the Officers of the Public
Health Department is disposed of either at the Council's Refuse Disposal
Incinerating Plant or the Council's Refuse Disposal Pit.
CLEAN FOOD CAMPAIGN.
The survey of food premises commenced in 1952 was continued during
1953.
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 328
„ Industrial Canteens 98
„ Other Food Premises 50
„ Fish Shops 14
„ Ice Cream Shops 75
Work Done
Roofs repaired 4
Walls cleansed and redecorated 41
Ceilings cleansed and redecorated 43
Windows repaired 30
Floors repaired or cleansed 20
Equipment and/or fittings cleansed 41
renewed 30
New sinks provided 31
Defective sinks replaced 9
Drains repaired or cleansed 4
Defective refuse bins replaced 28
Washing-up methods improved 54
Sanitary accommodation improved 8
Ventilation improved 30
Indicating notices re hand-washing provided 125
Personal washing facilities provided 10
Provision of food display cabinets 23
Summary of Food Premises registered under Section 14 of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938.
Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream 8
Sale only of Ice Cream 205
Manufacture of Sausages 24
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