[Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Sidmouth U.D.C.

  • Sidmouth (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1963
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Credit: [Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Sidmouth U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (e) loe Cream There are twenty-three premises registered under Section 16 of the Pood and Drugs Act, 1955? for the sale of ice cream. These all sold pre-packed products hy one of the national firms and, as can he seen frcm the following table, all samples taken fell into Grade 1. It is anticipated that some retailers may in the future avail themselves of the altered Amendment Regulations, 1963, to manufacture their own ice cream with the aid of the cold mix technique. Number and Gradings of Ice Cream Samples Niimber of Samples Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 13 ( 13 .j (f) Bakers and Confectioners There are now only seven oakehouses in the district. As expected, the one bought by a multiple firm lias now ceased production and is used as a store. Within the past five years three bakehouses ha.ve ceased production. This is typical of the modern trend whereby to be efficient it seems necessary to have large units of production. The preimLses visited v;ere found satisfactory. In one case a prosecution was taken against a multiple bakery for selling a mouldy sandwich sponge. The bench imposed a fine of £25, Tdth five guineas costs. (g) General Provisions As reported last year the average provision shop tenders to stock a great many lines in an effort to compete idth multiple and self-service stores. From the point of food hygiene the pre-packed article is safe, but where cooked and tinned meats are served strict attention to proper cleansing of utensils and hand-washing is essential. Most premises inspected were satisfactory but it is sti].l necessary during visits by the Public Health Inspector to check the routine at the rear of the shop and often to remind the occupier to rotate the stocks of perishable goods. The coding system used by many manufacturers does not appear to be suitable in this respect. (h) Greengrocers and Fruiterers There are eight promises confined to this trade, although many other general provision shops are selling fruit and vegetables. When visits are made hand-washing arrangements are checked. (i) Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes The number of visits to these establishments is fewer this year than previously but, with only one qualified Public Health Inspector who has many other duties to perform, it has not been found possible to increase these visits. There is no substitute for the regular inspection as one nearly alv/ays finds something which needs attention. This in short means an extra qualified inspector. A prosecution was instituted during the year against a caf4 selling a mouldy Eclair, and a nominal fine of 10s.Od. vras imposed by the bench. -6-