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30.
Handling, wrapping and delivery of food.
Progress has continued in the maintenance of hygienic
conditions in food premises in relation to these Byelaws.
1242 visits were paid to food premises, including restaurants
and other food preparing premises.
Set out hereafter is general information with regard to food
premises and other aspects of food hygiene:-
1. The number of food premises in the area by type
of business is as follows:-
Fishmongers 16
Butchers 29
Provisions 47
Greengrocers 22
Bakers 14
Confectionery 43
Off Licences 7
Chemists 11
Public Houses 13
Restaurants 42
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2. The number of registered food premises is as follows:-
(a) the number registered under Section 16
of the Pood and Drugs Act, 1955 97
(b) the number registered under the Essex
County Council Act, 1933 71
(c) the number of dairies registered 8
3. The number of inspections of registered food premises
during the year:- 234
4. During the year lectures were given to selected
audiences on food hygiene, both to management and
personnel. In addition a very successful lecture
was given to all school canteen staff in the area
which was exceptionally well attended.
5. Condemned food is disposed of by incineration at the
Refuse Disposal Works.