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FOOD HYGIENE
The regular inspection in the light of the Food Hygiene Regulations 1960 of premises used for the
preparation, storage and sale of food intended for human consumption is an important aspect of the work
of the Department.
The number of food businesses being carried on by persons of other than British nationality appears
to be increasing and the difficulties of communication call for regular and patient work by the inspector.
During the year 76 summonses were issued in respect of food hygiene offences in 14 premises.
Fines and costs imposed totalled £388.
The total number of food shops as at 31st December 1965 was as follows:-
Bakers 103
Butchers 177
Cafes and dining rooms 230
Confectioners 542
Fishmongers 83
Fruiterers and greengrocers 239
Grocers 480
Off Licences and public houses 257
Registered Food Premises
At the 31st December 1965 the following premises were registered under Section 16 of the Food and
Drugs Act 1955:-
Sale of ice cream 797
Manfr. and sale of ice cream 16
Storage of ice cream 1
Cooking of hams and other meat 62
Fish frying 55
Fish curing (smoking) 3
Sausage manufacturers 103
Preparation of 'Hot Dogs' 1
Preparation of jellied eels 3
Shellfish 2
Prepared Foods 13
Pickle making 1
Pickling meat 5
Total 1062