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'Street Markets
The Department became responsible for the hygiene of food stalls and shops in
three street markets which were previously in the Borough of Finsbury.
Inspections were made during the week, including Sundays, to secure compliance
with the relevant legislation. The co-operation of the street traders was normally
forthcoming. It is hoped that increased powers to deal with food stalls in market
areas will be given in the near future.
Food Complaints
Hie number of complaints regarding foodstuffs purchased in the Borough showed a
slight decrease compared with last year.
One of the commonest complaints was in respect of bread and cakes, particularly
wrapped bread. Complaints of mouldy bread, however, showed a decrease. No doubt this
was due to research carried out by trade laboratories into the possible reduction of
mould growth in wrapped bread.
Complaints regarding meat products affected by mould still continued to be
received. Some of the larger manufacturers introduced a system of coding, reference
to which, on investigation, invariably showed that the condition was due to stocks
not being sold in strict rotation.
Milk bottles containing foreign matter, constituted another type of complaint.
Although every care was taken to eliminate these defective bottles at the filling
station some were misused by the employees engaged in the inspection of the bottles
as they passed through the plant.