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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:-
1 ton: 2 cwts: 3 lbs: 13½ ozs.
There is no slaughterhouse in use in the Borough,
consequently the only meat inspection carried out is in
butchers' shops, canteens, etc.
Thirty-nine 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-four premises are registered under section 16 of the
Food & Drugs Act, 1933, for the preparation or manufacture of
sausages, or potted pressed, pickled or preserved foods intended
for sale, and twenty-one 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).
1,159 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 16
Hot water supply provided 15
Sinks and basins provided 8
Floors repaired, renewed, cleansed, etc. 5
Internal walls and ceilings repaired 8
Food rooms cleansed 48
Renewal or cleansing of equipment 6
WCs. cleansed, repaired, or new pans fixed 25
WCs. lighted or ventilated 2
Drains cleansed, repaired or re-laid 14
Refuse bins provided 4
Accumulations removed 9
Rooms ventilated 3
Artificial light provided to food room 1
Roofs repaired 1
Gutters or RWP repaired 2
Yards cleansed 2
New staff rooms constructed 2
Glass screen provided 1
Partition erected 1
Butchery cutting room constructed 1
New cutting blocks provided 1
Name and address displayed on vehicle 8
Miscellaneous 8
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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