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Erith 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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E(5) Food Hygiene.
The Food Hygiene Regulations 1955.
(1) Since 1st January, 1956, when the above Regulations
came into operation there has been a considerable improvement
in regard to standards aspects of both food hygiene,
and personal hygiene. Whilst many food premises have
been completely re-conditioned, others are in the process
of reconstruction with a view to improving the existing
conditions. Some food purveyors have completely abandoned
the former practice of selling open food and the
storage of food in refrigerators prior to sale, is now becoming
more the rule than the exception.
No certificates of exemption under Regulation 31 have
been issued during the year.
(2)
| No. of premise. | No. of visits. | |
|---|---|---|
| Butchers | 34 | 198 |
| Bakehouses | 9 | 25 |
| Fishfriers | 10 | 41 |
| Food factories | 4 | 19 |
| Ice-cream dealers | ... 126 | 199 |
| Ice-cream manufacturers | 5 | 16 |
| Slaughterhouses | 2 | 519 |
| (b) Food premises not subject to registration. | ||
| Fishmongers | 13 | 39 |
| Cafes | 25 | 181 |
| Grocers | 79 | 49 |
| Greengrocers & Fruiterers | 40 | 28 |
| Confectioners | 50 | 24 |
| Milkshops | 36 | 42 |
| (c) Premises registered under Milk and Dairies Regulations 1949-1954. | ||
| Dairies | 5 | 28 |
| Pasteurising plants & bottling establishments | 0 | 0 |
F (4) National Assistance Act 1948.
Section 47.
Sanitary conditions and the associated home circumstances
of many aged persons have been kept under
review, and where indicated, the necessary improvement has
been effected.