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Friern Barnet 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Friern Barnet]
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FOOD.
Food premises.
There are 149 food premises which, classified according to the principal business carried on, are engaged in the following trades:
| Type. | Number. | Registered under Section 16 Food and Drugs Act 1955. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For sale of ice-cream. | Manufacture of sausages or preserved food. | ||
| Bakers | 9 | 1 | |
| Butchers | 13 | 9 | |
| Cafes and restuarants | 17 | 8 | – |
| Confectioners | 29 | 28 | – |
| Fishmongers | 7 | ||
| Greengrocers | 23 | 2 | |
| Grocers | 47 | 22 | 11 |
| Milkshops | 4 | 4 | |
Food Hygiene.
In the course of the year 602 visits were made
to these various food premises. The general improvement
in the hygienic standards of premises and equipment
noted in the last few years was again apparent.
With the advent of the Food Hygiene Regulations
1955, which came into force partly in January and in
their entirety in July, a higher standard of hygiene is
now required by law. The Regulations impose new and
more stringent provisions, particularly with regard to
personal hygiene, the protection of food from contamination,
and the supply of suitable washing facilities for
staff and equipment. A memorandum was sent to the
occupiers of all food premises calling attention to the
general provisions of the Regulations, and this was
followed later by personal visits by the Public Health
Inspectors to offer advice and guidance upon the new
requirements.
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