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(8) Objections by tenants to cancellation of certificates
1
(9) Decisions by Local Authority to cancel in spite
of tenant's objection nil
(10) Certificates cancelled by Local Authority 4
Housing Applications
Visits by the Public Health Inspectors to applicants for housing
accommodation and the preparation of reports as to living conditions
were continued in 1960. The number of visits for this purpose was
203, as against 144 in 1959.
The close liaison between the Public Health Department and
the Housing Department has been maintained in 1960, as in
previous years. On many occasions I have been asked by the Town
Clerk to advise as to degree of urgency on medical grounds applicable
to particular applications.
Food Hygiene
During 1960, 1,086 visits were made by the Public Health
Inspectors to food premises in the Borough. These visits, in my
opinion, are invaluable in promoting and maintaining a high standard
of food hygiene. While it is true to say that much work
towards improved conditions has been done since the Food Hygiene
Regulations came into force in 1956, it is equally true to say that
routine visits are essential to ensure the maintenance of these
conditions.
In order to secure compliance with the Regulations, 77 notices
were served and the following improvements were achieved:
Regulation 8 (Food to be protected from risk of contamination)
Improvement in this connection was effected at 5 food premises.
Regulation 9 (Personal cleanliness)
In 7 instances, warnings were given regarding smoking whilst
handling food.
Regulation 14 (Sanitary Conveniences)
At 13 food premises, it was found necessary to improve the
sanitary conveniences in order to bring them into compliance with
this Regulation.
Regulation 16 (Washing facilities for food handlers)
In compliance with this Regulation, constant hot water was
provided to fittings at 4 food premises and a wash-hand basin
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