A supermarket operator's cleaning system that leaves a gap of half an hour during which no formal cleaning occurs in a fresh produce area, relying only on shop assistants to keep their eyes open for hazards, is inadequate to discharge the duty of care owed to customers. An appellate court will not interfere with a trial judge's rejection of a defence witness's evidence where the witness's ability to observe the relevant area was obstructed.
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