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SECTION E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES.
1,893 inspections were made of premises where food intended for sale for human
consumption is prepared, stored or sold.
During the year particular attention has been paid to the implementation of the
Clean Food Bye-laws in respect of the proper screening of foodstuffs to prevent
contamination.
The Food and Drugs Act 1955, is due to come into operation on 1st January, 1956,
at which time partof the Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955, will also become operative.
These Regulations will increase considerably the powers of Local Authorities to
improve hygiene in food premises and further prevent the risk of the contamination of
foodstuffs.
It was necessary to institute legal proceedings under Section 3 of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938, in 6 cases.
In five of these convictions were obtained, the defendants fined and costs
awarded to the Council. In the sixth case the Magistrates considered that, although
the Council were justified in taking the proceedings, the offence was not due to
unsatisfactory conditions in the bakery and they granted the company an absolute
discharge on payment of £2. 6. 0. costs.
ACTION TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH FOOD STORES AND FOOD SHOPS.
Ninety-nine notices were served on occupiers of shops and stores for infringements
of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, and Clean Food Bye-Laws.
At the end of the year 97 notices had been complied with.
The principal matters dealt with were:Sanitary
accommodation:
Defective Sanitary conveniences 5
Defects in drainage system 9
Choked drains 2
Compartments cleansed 20
Provision of washing facilities:
Provision of hot water supply 12
Refrigerators:
Interiors cleansed 5
General.
Insufficient accommodation for storage of refuse 7
Want of cleanliness 34
Other defects 119
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