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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955.
The inspection of food premises has formed an important part of the work
of the Public Health Inspectors during the past year. 2,461 visits were made
to premises in which foodstuffs, intended for human consumption, were prepared,
stored or sold. All food premises must comply with the Food Hygiene Regulations
1955 (after the 1st October 1960 - Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1960), and
a considerable amount of work has been done under the Regulations during the
year. In general, it has been found that food traders within the Borough are
co-operative and I have reason to believe that the assistance and advice given
by the Department is appreciated.
The register of food premises includes the following:-
Greengrocers 68
Confectioners 141
Ice-cream premises 215
Bakers 35
Grocers 126
Provision dealers 92
Butchers 45
Fishmongers 21
Milk distributors 38
Chemists 25
Licensed premises 73
Clubs 0
Restaurants and Cafes 80
Works canteens 12
School canteens 51
Kitchens (Hospital and Centred. Kitchens) 5
Food stalls/vehicles 16
Places of public entertainment 16
1,089
The number of food premises registered in accordance with Section 16 of
the Act is as follows:-
Registered for the storage and sale of ice-cream 150
Registered for the manufacture and sale of ice-
cream 2
Registered for the preparation or manufacture of
sausages 43
Registered for the preparation or manufacture of
potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food 38
The number of inspections of registered food premises during 1960 was 476.
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