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Survey of Food Premises.
On the 22nd March, 1949 a report was submitted to the Health
Committee of the final survey of food premises the report covering : —
20 Bakehouses.
3 Cooked Meat Stores.
60 Grocers' Premises.
50 Public Houses.
These premises were sub-divided into following Categories; —
Category A. Premises which complied in all respects with
the Food and Drugs Act Standard 77
Category B. Premises falling short of the Food and Drugs
Act Standard but requiring only minor
repair to bring them up to the necessary
standard 50
Category C. Premises far below the Food and Drugs Act
Standard and requiring major work or
alterations to bring them to the desired
standard 6
Proprietors of premises in either Class 'B' or 'C' were
approached by the Department and in most cases a ready response
was made to suggestions for improvement.
Since the 1st January, 1949 the following works have been
carried out by the proprietors:—
49 premises. General repairs, cleansing and redecoration
completed.
14 premises. Improvement and cleansing of Sanitary
accommodation carried out.
40 premises. Constant hot water supply and washing
facilities provided.
9 premises. Additional Sanitary accommodation provided.
9 premises. Improvements to ventilation carried out.
20 premises. Major improvements and alterations to
Food preparing rooms carried out.