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The places at which 1 lie food sold from the above stalls is stored were:—in
the Borough 62, outside tlie Borough 27; in 17 the information was to the effect
that there was no storage place, the whole of the stoct; being sold out each day.
All the storage places situated in the Borough were inspecte 1; communications
were sent to the Medical Officers of Health of the districts in which storage
places outside the Borough were situated, witH a view to inspections being made
to ascertain that the storage was under satisfactory conditions. In three cases
unsatisfactory conditions were reported and as a result of the action taken the
storage in all three was removed to satisfactory premises. In one case although
the applicant applied for a licence for the sale of fruit and flowers, it was found
that flowers only were sold and in two cases no use was made of the licences issued.
Ice Cream.
With a view to more efficiently dealing with the manufacture, storage and
sale of ice cream, provision was included in the London County1 Council (General
Powers) Act, 1928, for the registration with the sanitary authority of premises
proposed to be used for such purposes. The provision does not apply to premises
occupied as a factory or workshop, respecting which notice is required by SubSection
I of Section 127 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, nor to any
premises used as an hotel, restaurant or club. Although the provision requiring
registration of these premises is welcomed as a progressive step towards the better
control of the manufacture, storage and sale of this commodity, it is to be
regretted that no power is given to local authorities, to refuse registration of
unsuitable premises. It is also to be regretted that opportunity was not taken
in connection, with the promotion of this legislation to include a definition of
ice cream. Previous legislation dealing with the matter is contained in the
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1902.
The advantage of registration is that the existence of premises where ice
cream is made, stored or sold, will be brought to the knowledge of the local
authority; this information will enable the officers of the local authority to see
that the provisions of the Act of 1902 are complied with.
The matter is of some importance in Holborn because of the quantity of ice
cream manufactured in the area, known as the "Italian Colony." In connection
with the registration of such premises in the Borough the following memorandum
on the manufacture, storage and sale of ice cream was prepared by the Medical
Officer of Health and a copy is furnished to every applicant for registration.
the Manufacture, Storage and Sale of Ice Cream.
Place.
Ice cream should be made and stored in a room or rooms used exclusively for such
purpose.
The room should be in a good state of repair, and provided with proper windows and
doors. Shelves, rafters, etc., should be kept free from dust.
All the walls should be rendered with cement or other impervious material and kept
clean by washing them.
The freezing process should be done in a room or yard well away from dust bins and
sanitary conveniences After the freezing, the room or yard should be washed down with
plenty of water. The drain cover should be kept clean.