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The large quantities and varieties of food dealt with as unfit for human consumption
are enumerated in Appendix 26.
Fifty complaints regarding unsound food and foreign bodies in food were received
during the year. Complaints included dirty milk bottles and objects in milk
bottles, foreign bodies or mould in bread, unsound tinned and fresh meat and rodent
excretia in pre-packed tapioca. All complaints were investigated and 16 were
submitted to the Public Analyst for his examination and report. The remainder were
dealt with by the inspector with his detailed knowledge of the subject.
33 were reported to the Committee and 30 were referred to the Town Clerk
for legal action. Of those already dealt with, fines totalling £107 and £66 costs
were imposed and 1 3 are still pending.
(d) Inspection of Premises, Hawkers, etc.
The enforcement of the Food Hygiene Regulations has received regular
attention during the year and 3,855 inspections were made for this purpose.
Informal action was taken in 92 instances to secure compliance with the
regulations. In two contraventions, proceedings were instituted and convictions
were obtained.
Inspection of canteens of factories and schools has been carried out regularly
and advice given to supervisors and food handlers where appropriate,