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East Barnet 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]

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It will be noted from the above figures that only 4 Grade 2
samples were obtained and that no samples of a lower grade were
found. This shows that the conditions in which the ice cream
is being made and kept are reaching a very high standard, not
only on the part of the manufacturers, but also in the retail premises
Every endeavour will be made to ensure that this high standard
is maintained.
There is only one person who manufactures ice cream in.the
district, and in this case it is occasional and of very small quantities.
The other retailers purchase the ice cream in bulk from the large
manufacturers.
Meat and Other Food Inspection
The requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924,
have been carried out as regards all premises on which meat is
sold for human consumption.
The inspection of food (other than meat) is carried out as
necessary.

The co-operation between retailers of food and this office is extremely good and no difficulties have been experienced during the inspection of meat and other foods. The following is a list of the foods surrendered as unfit for human consumption during the year:—

cwts.lbs.
Beef1230
Mutton-27
Pork-40
Fish191
Currants-8
Cheese--2
Sugar-26
Tea115
Butter-7
Margarine--12
Tins1040
Total2674

Inspection of Premises on which Food is Sold or Prepared for Sale
Frequent inspections are made of all restaurants, snack bars,
canteens and food shops and other premises on which food is
prepared or exposed for sale. During these inspections particular
attention is paid to the general cleanliness of the premises and
equipment and also to the methods of handling and care of the
various foods.
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