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A number of samples of shell-fish sold from stalls and barrows
in the Borough taken for bacteriological examination were found
to be satisfactory.
During the year samples of fruit were submitted for identification
and examination for the presence of harmful chemical
contamination.
A number of samples of tea were taken. Only one showed
a minor abnormality and the remainder were sound.
Markets
The Food and Drugs Inspectors made 390 visits to the three
markets at Bradmore Lane, Railway Approach and Norland
Road. A large amount of food is sold in these markets (because
of competitive prices) and calls for careful and vigilant supervision.
The vacant site of the Silver Cinema adjoining Railway
Approach has been resurfaced and developed as an addition to
the main market. It will be recalled that the stall-holders in
Bradmore Lane and Norland Road markets are licensed by the
Council, whereas those in Railway Approach and adjoining sites
are privately controlled. A number of vacant sites in the
Borough, particularly in the area of King Street, are frequently
used by stall-holders for the sale of foodstuffs and other commodities
and these are kept under careful observation.
Wormwood Scrubs Fair.
A Fair is held on Wormwood Scrubs during the three spring
and summer Bank Holiday periods. On these occasions a
number of stall-holders licensed by the London County Council
cater for the popular requirements of holiday crowds with the
inevitable cockles, whelks, soft drinks, ice cream, as well as fried
fish and chips. At each of these Fairs, samples of ice cream,
soft drinks and shell-fish have been taken both for chemical and
bacteriological examination.