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(f) Clean Food Campaign.
Steady progress has been made during the year.
The trades on which special attention has been concentrated
include Caterers, Bakers, Grocers and General Storekeepers.
As a result of this effort many further improvements
to premises and fittings have been made including additional sinks
or double sinks, hand basins, crockery drying racks, improved hot
water supplies, ventilation to Kitchens and Cafes, the provision of
adequate cold storage and counter show cases.
Most of the large "Multiple Stores" have improvement
schemes in progress or in hand.
The inspection of General Stores is progressing but presents a
number of difficulties.
In some instances it has been found that the proprietor and
his wife have had no training in food hygiene and possess very
limited knowledge regarding hygienic standards. In most cases
advice is gladly accepted, and suggested improvements in the conduct
of their businesses are well received.
A considerable number of the more successful Storekeepers
take a pride in keeping their small shops up to a standard of
hygiene comparable with that of the big stores.
The Council adopted Byelaws re Handling, Wrapping and
Delivery of Food and Sale of Food in the Open Air, on the lines
of the model byelaws of the Ministry of Food. These became
operative as from the 26th June, 1950.
In order to make known the coming into force of the byelaws,
a circular letter was addressed to all food traders and no less than
1,183 were notified.
It will take some time for traders to realise the full meaning
of the byelaws and a degree of latitude will have to be afforded
them.
Lectures in connection with the Clean Food Campaign have
been given by the Medical and Sanitary Inspector's Staffs ; film
strips being used to create added interest.
In the Autumn, the Council Chamber was used for a day for
the showing of three films of special interest to food-handlers. The
films were shown in conjunction with the Central Office of
Information who provided all the necessary equipment and staff.
The free use of Public Conveniences and washing facilities has
been continued.