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On receipt of a Grade 3 or 4 report it is the practice in this
Borough to obtain further samples from a vendor before administrative
action is taken. It was not necessary during the year to have
recourse to "administrative action".
Of the 80 samples taken during the current year, 14 were of
the "soft" variety, 8 of which were reported upon as being unsatisfactory.
Quantitative Analysis—Standards for the composition of ice
cream are contained in the Food Standards (Ice-Cream) Regulations,
1959.
Four samples were taken, all of which proved satisfactory.
Blackheath and Woolwich Common Fairs
At Easter, Whitsun and the August Bank Holiday, many
thousands of Londoners from this and adjacent Boroughs once
again availed themselves of the opportunity of making a visit to
these sources of entertainment.
In all, inspectors made 21 visits to the fairs during these holiday
periods, but in no instance was action required.
Street Traders
During the year 29 applications were made to the Town Clerk
from street traders engaged in the retailing of articles of food. The
applications were approved and licences granted.
No formal action was necessary in respect of contraventions of
the Food Hygiene (Markets, Stalls and Delivery Vehicles) Regulations,
1966, and (Amendment) Regulations, 1966.
Premises used for the purpose of storing articles of food intended
for sale by street traders were kept under regular supervision by the
Food Inspectors.
Supervision of Premises Including Factories where Food is prepared
To these establishments, the Public Health Inspectors made
3,944 visits, as a result of which 416 improvements were effected.
The following table is a statistical record of the major portion
of the duties performed and inspections undertaken during the year: