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Hendon 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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SECTION E
FOOD ADMINISTRATION
INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 1960
The following table classifies the various premises in the Borough at which food is manufactured, prepared or sold, and shows the number of inspections and re-inspections made by the Public Health Inspectors.
| Premises | Inspections | Reinspections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 23 | 27 | 41 |
| Bakers and Confectioners | 46 | 44 | 27 |
| Butchers | 99 | 117 | 177 |
| Confectioners (Sweets) | 155 | 38 | 31 |
| Dairies and Milk Distributors | 53 | 15 | 2 |
| Fishmongers | 24 | 19 | 31 |
| Greengrocers and Fruiterers | 100 | 102 | 126 |
| Grocers and Provisions Merchants | 168 | 360 | 396 |
| Hawkers' Storage Premises | 8 | 30 | 8 |
| Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes | 135 | 281 | 350 |
| Ice Cream—Premises registered for manufacture or sale | 267 | 166 | 126 |
| Licensed premises | 47 | 122 | 129 |
| Preserved Foods—Premises registered for | |||
| (a) Preparation of Sausages | 12) | ||
| (b) Brining of Meat | 95) | 90 | 51 |
| (c) Frying of Fish | 11) | ||
| School Meals Kitchens and Centres | 52 | 18 | 8 |
| Works Canteens | 49 | 40 | 15 |
WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS CARRIED OUT
During the year the following works, etc. were carried out at the above-mentioned premises in
response to notices served or requests made verbally by the Public Health Inspectors. The institution of
legal proceedings for failure to comply with the Act or Regulations did not become necessary during the year.
Decoration of Shops, Storerooms, etc. 119
General repairs 45
Floor finishes or coverings renewed 31
Ventilation improved 8
Sanitary accommodation
Repairs 48
Redecoration 56
Cleansing 11
"Now Wash Your Hands" notices displayed 47
Personal washing facilities improved 72
Refuse bins renewed 27
Drains repaired or cleared 20
Refrigerators repaired or adjusted 28
Equipment renewed 40
Protection provided for food on display 36
First Aid materials renewed 37
Lockers provided for outdoor clothing 15
Accumulations of rubbish removed 30
Vermin infestations dealt with 4
Dirty conditions improved 24
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