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A big problem for the managements and proprietors of
catering businesses was the frequent change which took place in
personnel of kitchen staffs. These frequent changes make the
maintenance of the high standard of hygiene more difficult than
it would otherwise be as new staff has to be trained in the
correct methods of food hygiene. the Sanitary Inspectors have,
at all times, been willing to offer helpful advice on problems
which have arisen in food establishments.
During the year lectures and film shows were given by the
Sanitary Inspectors to the staffs of certain food premises.
It is believed that this method of disseminating infonnation
assisted in making many of the persons concerned more aware
of the important place they occupy in the team working for clean
foodo.
The Clean Pood Bye-Laws have proved a useful addition to
food legislation. In particular the bye-law which requires
foodstuffs to be protected from contamination by dust, dirt, flies,
etc. and the Bye-Law which requires the name and address of the
vendor to be legibly exhibited on stalls and vehicles have proved
very helpful. 1951 was the first full year in which the Bye-Laws
were in force in the Borough and they have proved of material
assistance in the clean food campaign.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1958
Adulteration - During the year 121 samples were submitted to the
Public Analyst for examination. The following table (S1) shows
the number and type of samples, also the number adulterated, or
otherwise not genuine. Action taken in respect of the latter samples
is shown in Table (S2)