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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS OF
FOOD.
During the year 11 bacteriological examinations
of milk were made, as follows: —
Ordinary 6, four being found to have a high
bacterial count and to contain B. coli.
Grade A, 1; Grade A (Tuberculin Tested), 4.—
All found to be in conformity with Regulations.
FOOD PREMISES.
Milkshops and Dairies.
Forty-two* applications for registration were considered
during 1928.
The figures in regard to registration of Milkshops
are set out below: —
Number of purveyor's of milk on register
at end of 1928 253
Deduct number of purveyors removed from
register during 1928 40
Add number of new purveyors added to
register by resolution of the Public
Health Committee during 1928 42
Number of purveyor's of milk on register
at end of 1928 255
During the year 835 inspections of milkshops were
made by the Inspectors, and 97 notices were served
under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
No legal proceedings were found to be necessary.
A copy of the Milk and Dairies Order, 1926, has
been furnished to each Dairyman in the Borough, and
his attention has been drawn to the requirements of the
Order.
* This includes changes of occupier in premises previously on the register.