Health Hazards at three Durham Schools

(from the Journal, 25th February 2008)

Health inspectors found hygene problems and other health hazards at three schools in County Durham in 2006 and 2007.

Montalbo Primary School, Barnard Castle (inspected Sept 2006): no soap at basin.
Kirk Merrington Primary School (inspected Oct 2006): not able to guarantee a safe catering environment, both in terms of food hygiene and health and safety. Several flies present in kitchen; adequate procedures must be in place to control pests.
Spennymoor School (inspected March 2007): “health hazard” reported from drainage problems.