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FOOD INSPECTION.
Foodstuffs of all descriptions are constantly under
inspection to see that they are fit for human consumption.
During the year a variety of foods which were not fit
were surrendered "by the owners and destroyed by burning or
burying.
The total weight of such goods was :18
cwts: 1 qr: 3 lbs: 3 ozs.
There is no slaughterhouse in use in the Borough
consequently no meat inspection is carried out except in
butchers' shops.
Forty samples of various kinds of food were taken for
bacteriological examination as a routine measure to check on
fitness for human consumption.
FOOD HYGIENE.
Forty-one premises are registered under section 16 of
the Food & Drugs Act, 1955, for the preparation or manufacture
of sausages, or potted, pressed, pickled or preserved foods
intended for sale, and 20 premises for the preparation of
preserved food intended for sale for human consumption
(including the preparation of fish by any process of cooking
and the cooking of poultry).
1,119 visits were made to these premises and to shops,
canteens, restaurants, public houses, food handling businesses,
and vehicles to ensure the maintenance of a proper standard of
hygiene and to examine food intended for sale.
The following works were carried out to meet the requirements
of the Food & Drugs Act, byelaws and other legislation :-
Protection of food from contamination 15
Protective clothing provided for assistants 2
Hot water supply provided for washing 9
Sinks and basins provided 11
Waste pipes repaired or renewed 4
Floors repaired, renewed or cleansed 14
Service pipes and cisterns repaired, etc. 1
Internal walls and ceilings repaired 7
Food rooms cleansed 57
Renewal or cleansing of equipment 2
W.Cs. cleansed, repaired or new pans fixed 17
W.Cs. lighted or ventilated 3
Additional drains provided 2
Drains cleansed or repaired 2
Dust receptacles provided 5
Accumulations removed 9
Windows repaired or renewed 2
Doors repaired or renewed 1
Rooms ventilated 3
Name and address displayed on vehicle 6
Miscellaneous 5
Whilst the standard of hygiene has been maintained at a
reasonably satisfactory level, it is a subject which calls
for constant attention by the Inspectors.
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