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Registration of Premises used for the Manufacture, Storage or Sale of Ice Cream
Premises used for the manufacture, storage or sale of ice cream are required by
Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, to be registered by the local authority.
On the 1st January, 1955, one set of premises was registered for the manufacture,
storage and sale of ice cream, in Holborn, and 102 premises were registered for storage and
sale.
During the year 4 applications were received and approved in respect of premises
to be used for storage and sale.
At the end of the year, there was one registration for manufacture, storage and sale,
and 106 premises were registered for storage and sale.
Ice Cream (Heat Treatment, Etc.) Regulations, 1947
During the year, 78 samples of ice cream were submitted for examination by the
Methylene Blue Test. The results in the grading suggested by the Ministry of Health
were as follows:—
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 2
Four iced lollies did not respond to the test. These samples were examined for the
presence of faecal coli, which were found not to be present in 1 ml. of the samples.
In the case of samples falling within Grades 3 and 4, letters were sent to the vendors
drawing their attention to the poor grading. In such cases where the ice cream was
manufactured outside Holborn, details were also sent to the Medical Officers of Health
of the areas concerned. The results of all examinations of their own products were forwarded
to the large manufacturers for their information.
Licensed Premises
There are 77 public houses in the Borough, and during the year 90 inspections were
carried out.
In addition, 52 reports were submitted to the Licensing Justices, in respect of premises
where application had been made for the grant, re-grant or transfer of a licence under
the Licensing Act, 1953.