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Ice Cream (Heat Treatment, Etc.) Regulations, 1959
During the year, 71 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 3
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 -
Not graded owing to colouring 3
In addition a sample of ice lolly was submitted for bacteriological examination and
was found to be satisfactory.
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.
Licensed Premises
There are 72 public houses in the Borough, and during the year 115 inspections were
carried out.
In addition, 53 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 Acts, 1953 and 1961.
Food Sampling
A total of 431 samples of food and drugs were purchased and submitted to the
Borough Analyst for chemical analysis during the year. 27 were formal samples and
404 were informal.
Article
Number of
Samples purchased
Baking Powder 2
Batter Mix 1
Blancmange 1
Bread 2
Cereals 2
Cheese 6