[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Grantham Borough.

  • Grantham (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Grantham Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (c) INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES. Inspection of all types of food premises again formed a large part of the work carried out by your Sanitary Officers. It is felt that some definite progress has been made by the normal carrying out of routine inspections and the application of existing legislation, and that the one sound practical method of ensuring that reasonable standards are maintained in food premises is by stepping up the frequency of inspections. This of course is dependent upon the staff available. Attention was given to the general hygienic aspect of licensed premises and details concerning unsatisfactory features at a number of such premises were reported to the Health Committee. A copy of the report was forwarded to the Licensing Justices for information and letters sent to the respective brewery companies. In con- sequence of this action it is anticipated that much needed improvement will be effected. The statistics below denote further progress made during 1951 at various types of food premises. Improvements Effected Sausage etc. Manufacturing Premises Bake-houses Cafes and Cafe Kitchens Licensed Premises Fish Frying Premises Othei Food Shops and Stores f Total Cleansed and Redecorated ... 2 11 8 4 3 4 32 Structurally Improved — 2 2 4 9 1 11 Constant Hot Water Supply Provided 2 2 . 3 1 5 13 Improved Washing Facilities 2 3 1 3 _ 3 12 Improved Sanitary Accommodation 2 2 1 5 _ 1 11 Otherwise Hygienically Improved 1 9 2 2 3 1 18 MEAT AND FOOD INSPECTION. All slaughtering of animals for human consumption in this district is carried out at the Government Controlled Slaughterhouse