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Unsound food is turned into a condition from which recovery is
impossible and placed in vehicles for conveyance to a tip. Where this
method of disposal would be unsatisfactory, arrangements can be made for
incineration at the refuse destructor of the Merton and Morden Urban
District Council.
(f) Food Hygiene.
The normal routine inspection of food premises was carried on
throughout the year. Generally speaking it was found that a very
satisfactory standard of food hygiene was being maintained. In the few
instances where slackness or structural defects were encountered,
appropriate action was taken. The active co-operation of proprietors
and managers is almost invariably given to the Public Health Inspectors
who, on their part, seek to give assistance by advice and encouragement„
The modernisation and structural improvement of food premises is
still being voluntarily undertaken by both large and small firms, in
many eases prompted by the increased prepacking of foodstuffs and the
continuing preference of the public for the self-service type of shop.
New restaurants and cafes are opened from time to time and appear to
flourish, indicating an unsatisfied demand for meals and snacks in the
better class of establishment.
As in the past, whin plans and proposals are submitted for the
alteration of existing, or the establishment of new, businesses, every
effort is made to ensure that the premises will comply with the
Regulations in the first instance. This is a service which is
appreciated by the proprietors.