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The number of inspections of these premises during 1934 was
371. Six samples of ice cream were submitted for examination by
the Council's Bacteriologist, and the result of these examinations
appears in the following table:—
Sample marked. Date obtained. Where purchased. Bacteria per c.c. Presence of Bacillus Coli.
No. 1 July 12th Shop 5,600,000 Absent in 1/10 cc.
No. 2 July 12th Shop 60,000 Present in 1/100 cc.
No. 3 July 12th Barrow in a public thoroughfare 50,000 Absent in 1/10 cc.
No. 4 July 19th Shop 15,000 Absent in 1/10 cc.
No. 5 July 19th Barrow in a public thoroughfare. 2,000,000 Present in 1/100 cc.
No. 6 July 19th Barrow in a public thoroughfare. 5,000,000 Present in 1/100 cc.
Bakehouses.
The number of bakehouses on the Register at the end of 1934
was 133; of these 42 are situated underground. The Food Inspector
made 278 visits of inspection of these premises and 68 intimation
notices were served for the cleansing of walls and ceilings.
Butcher Shops and Meat Stalls.
Frequent visits of inspection were made by the Food Inspector
to the 164 butcher shops and 4 stalls in the Borough from which meat
was sold. During the year it was necessary to serve 32 notices for
infringements of the London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1932, Sect. 5.
Fish Curers.
At the end of 1934 there were 52 premises in the Borough at
which the curing of fish was conducted.
The Food Inspector paid 234 visits to these premises during the
year, and it was necessary to serve 10 notices for cleansing work and
other sanitary nuisances.
Fish Shops and Stalls.
The 62 fishmongers' shops and 15 fish stalls in the Borough were
regularly kept under observation during 1934, and on six occasions