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has it been necessary to take legal action during the year and in only one instance
has it been necessary to serve formal notice of breach of the Regulations. No
certificates of exemption have been issued by the Local Authority.
Prior to the coming into force of the Regulations, one fitment with hot and
cold water was accepted for the washing of food and equipment and hand washing,
although in many cases both were provided
In a few instances difficulty has been experienced in convincing traders of the
necessity of providing separate sinks and wash-hand basins in order to comply fully
with the Regulations.
Although much has been achieved during the year, there still remains a large
volume of work to be carried out in the field of Food Hygiene.
POOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1955,
Legal Proceedings
It was necessary to institute legal proceedings under the Food and Drugs Act,
1955. in seven cases. In all instances convictions were obtained and the defendants
were fined a total of £50,0.0. and costs amounting to £16.16.0, were awarded to the
Council
ACTION TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH FOOD STORES AND FOOD SHOPS.
119 notices were served on occupiers of shops and stores for infringements of
the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955.
At the end of the year 75 notices had been complied with.
NUMBER AND TYPE OF FOOD PREMISES IN THE AREA.
Grocers and provision merchants 205
Butchers 88
Bakers and Confectioners 60
Greengrocers 95
Fishmongers 38
Confectionery shops 134
Restaurants and Cafes 172
Butter Blending Factory 1
Works Canteens 45
Food Warehouses 2
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 SECTION 16
Registered Premises Inspections.
Ice Cream Premises 197 25
Preservation of Food 67 30
Eleven samples of ice cream were taken during the year and submitted for
bacteriological examination to the Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale.
The results of the ice cream samples were as follows:-
Grade Number of samples*
Grade I 2
II 3
III -
IV 6
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