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The close liaison between the Public Health Department and
the Housing Department has been maintained in 1961, as in previous
years. On many occasions I have been asked by the Town Clerk
to advise as to the degree of urgency on medical grounds applicable
to particular applications.
Food Hygiene
During 1961, 1,199 visits were made by the Public Health
Inspectors to food premises in the Borough. In continuance of the
work of promoting and maintaining a high standard of food hygiene,
these personal visits of the Inspectors, coupled with the advice and
supervision they are able to give, contribute in large measure to the
achievement of the objective desired. 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, 90 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 3 food premises.
Regulation 9 (Personal cleanliness)
In 14 instances, warnings were given regarding smoking whilst
handling food.
Regulation 14 (Sanitary conveniences)
At 24 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, wash-hand basins were
renewed at 2 food premises, and constant hot water was provided
to fittings at other food premises. In addition nail brushes and soap
were required to be provided at 3 food premises.
Regulation 23 (General clealiness and repair, etc., of food
premises)
Cleansing and repair work was carried out at 23 food premises
to comply with the requirements of this Regulation.
I am pleased to be able to report that all improvements were
secured without recourse by the Council to legal proceedings.
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