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Food Premises.
All food which is intended for sale is subject to inspection from
the point of production until final sale to the consumer. Closely related
to food inspection is the control of the conditions under which
food is stored, handled, transported and exposed for sale, and the enforcement
of satisfactory standards of hygiene. The inspection of
food premises has formed an important part of the work of the Public
Health Inspectors during the past year. 4,747 visits were made to
premises in which foodstuffs intended for human consumption were
prepared, stored or sold. A considerable amount of work was done
under the provisions of the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960,
and in general it has been found that food traders are co-operative.
I believe that the advice and assistance given by the Inspectors is
generally well received and appreciated.
The provisional register of food premises includes the following:
Greengrocers 164
Confectioners 236
Ice-cream premises 491
Bakers 64
Grocers and Provision Dealers 295
Butchers 108
Fishmongers and Fish Fryers 57
Milk Distributors 134
Chemists 50
Licensed premises 221
Clubs 49
Restaurants and Cafes 141
Works Canteens 74
School Canteens and Kitchens 100
Food Stalls/Vehicles 96
Places of Public Entertainment 39
2,319
The further information required by Circular 1/69 in connection
with the provision of ablution facilities, sinks and hot and cold water
supplies is not available.
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 491
Registered for the manufacture and sale of ice-cream 6
Registered for the preparation or manufacture of
sausages 73
Registered for the preparation or manufacture of
potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food 166
The number of inspections of registered food premises during
1968 was 1,133.
Bacteriological Examination of Equipment.
During the year 311 swabbings or articles of equipment used in
food premises and catering establishments were submitted to the
Public Health Laboratory for bacteriological examination. The results
were as follows:—
65