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On receipt of an unsatisfactory report, steps were taken by
this department to endeavour to ascertain the reason and to
remedy any faults in the manufacture and handling of the
commodity. In those cases where the sample was not manufactured
in this Borough, particulars were forwarded to the
Medical Officer of Health of the area in which the ice cream
was made.
In addition 56 samples of ice cream were submitted for
chemical analysis but only three were found to have a fat content
below 2½ per cent. Copies of these analyses were forwarded
monthly to the Ministry of Food.
Bakehouses.
There were 77 bakehouses in the Borough at the end of the
year, 14 of which were underground. Two of the latter, however,
were not in use and have since been removed from the register.
Regular inspections were carried out and, where necessary,
notices were served to remedy any unsatisfactory conditions.
Street Traders.
There were 106 licensed street traders in the Borough
engaged in the sale of foodstuffs from barrows and stalls in the
streets and market places. These were kept under constant
supervision, as well as the premises used by them for storage
purposes.
Restaurants and Eating Houses.
The number of restaurants and cafes on the register at the
end of the year was 251. These were visited by the District
Sanitary Inspectors and, where necessary, action was taken to
remedy any unsatisfactory conditions. Particular attention
was given to the provision of adequate W.C. accommodation
and washing facilities for the staff and to the methods employed
for the cleansing of crockery and cutlery.