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The main causes which rendered condemnation necessary were:-
Ham and meat (tinned) "Blowing" due to unsatisfactory processing
and storage.
Fruit and vegetables "Blowing" of tins due to "Hydrogen
swell"; unsoundness.
Fish Decomposition.
Meat (carcase) "Heated" condition and decomposition.
SECTION 13. Provisions as to rooms where food intended for sale is prepared
or stored, &c. This section deals with provisions in regard to hygiene,
cleanliness, washing facilities, etc., in rooms where food is prepared for
sale or sold, or offered or exposed for sale, or deposited for the sale or
preparation for sale. Notices relating to defects under this section were
served in respect of the following premises:-
Baker 9
Butcher 1
Cafe and restaurant 16
Confectionery 13
Fishmonger 7
Greengrocery 11
Grocery and provisions 16
Public Houses 16
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Defects as set out hereunder were included in the notices served:-
Absence of dust and refuse bins 3
Absence of hot water supply 17
Accumulation of refuse 11
Dirty condition of premises 6
Food inadequately protected against contamination. 4
General structur a 1 defects 2
Inadequate ventilation 8
Insanitary condition of water closet 15
Insufficient dust and refuse bins 2
Insufficient supply of hot water 12
Insufficient heating 3
Lack of washing facilities 5
Water closet communicating directly with food room 2
Legal proceedings were taken in two cases:-
Failing to keep rooms used for the
preparation for sale and the sale
of food in a thorough state of
cleanliness.
Adjourned sine die,
Being the owner did not maintain
in a state of thorough cleanliness
rooms used for the preparation,
storage and sale of food.
Summons withdrawn and a
nuisance order obtained
under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1936.
SECTION 14. Registration of premises used in connection with the manufacture
or sale of ice cream or preserved food &c. This section provides for
the registration by the local authority of premises used in connection with
the sale or the manufacture for the purpose of sale of ice cream intended
for sale, or the preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed,
pickled or preserved food intended for sale.