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45.
As from September 1956 the Public Health Committee decided to make
two appointments of Public Health Inspectors with special duties for the
inspection of all food premises including stalls, canteens and other catering
premises.
The initial inspections under the new Regulations took up much more
time than previous inspections, as additional information was required to be
provided in the majority of premises and much time was spent in discussing
with owners and— occupiers concerning the necessary improvements. In this
connection many re—visits had to be made during the progress of the work and
again at the final completion of works. In order to assist owners of
food premises to understand the requirements cf the Food Hygiene Regulations,
a booklet entitled "Your Guide to the Food Hygiene Regulations 1955" was
distributed at the time of the initial inspection. A large amount of
equipment has been installed and repairs and redecorations carried out in
consequence of the service of notices. The improvement in food hygiene
at food premises has been very noticeable.
Some 87—1 food premises were inspected and in connection with work
requested 2.14 notices were served. 747 re—inspections of the premises
were made whilst work was in progress. By the end of the year the primary
inspections of all food premises in the Borough had been practically
completed.
With regard to the requirements of the Food Hygiene Regulations as
thoy affect street traders in food, the co—operation of the Eoxton Street
Traders' Association was sought and the Regulations explained to the
Honorary Secretary, who passed on the information to the stall
holders concerncd. With few exceptions the various food stalls in the
Borough now comply with the Regulations. Regular weekly inspections are
made of all food stalls and the standard has improved considerably.
FOOD HYGIENE.
During the year observations wore kept in connection with the Regulation
which prohibits the use of tobacco, including snuff, while handling
open food in any food room in which there is open food. In six cases
contraventions were observed and warning letters were sent in tho first
instance to the offenders.
In one case, after two previous warnings, the offender was prosecuted
and fined £1 and ordered to pay one guinea costs.
As a result of notices served under the Food Hygiene Regulations 1955
during the year the following items of work and apparatus were completed
and installed:—