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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream
The grading is based on the results of the Methylene Blue Reductase Test and a summary of this year's reports is given in the following table:—
| Samples taken | Time taken to Reduce Methylene Blue | Provisional Grade | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 4½ hours or more | 1 | Satisfactory |
| 15 | 2½ to 4 hours | 2 | Sub-standard |
| 3 | ½ to 2 hours | 3 | Unsatisfactory |
| 4 | 0 hours | 4 | Most Unsatisfactory |
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 83 samples taken during the current year, 12 were of
the "soft" variety, 5 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.
Seventeen samples were submitted for examination and all
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 28 visits to the fairs during these holiday
periods, but in no instance was action required.
Street Traders
During the year 58 applications were received by the Chief
Executive and Town Clerk from street traders engaged in the
retailing of articles of food. The applications were approved and
licences granted.