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Bacteriological Samples.
During the year, 32 samples of milk, 6 of ice cream, 1 of eggs, and
3 of sausages were submitted for bacteriological examination. Of
the samples of milk, 6 were procured on behalf of the Minister of
Health under the provisions of the Milk (Special Designations)
Order, 1934, 5 from an institution, and the remainder from various
vendors throughout the Borough. Notwithstanding that many of
these milks were not sold under special designations, they satisfied
the requirements of the standard for pasteurised milk.
(c) Inspection of Food Premises.
During the year 1,441 food premises in the Borough have
been inspected by the two sampling officers. Special attention
is paid during these visits to the general standard of
cleanliness, especially in connexion with the storage of
food. Where any sanitary defects are noticed on the
premises, or any lack of suitable sanitary conveniences and
cleansing facilities are apparent, such defects are noted and the
information passed to the appropriate district sanitary inspector.
Attention is also paid to see that the various Acts, Orders and
Regulations governing food premises are being observed and that
food is being stored, handled and marked in a satisfactory manner.
Any defects noticed on these occasions that appear to concern
the occupier are brought to his notice, and many improvements
are thereby obtained.
In addition to the shops, the market stalls are periodically
inspected to see that the stall owners are carrying out the requirements
of the various Acts, Orders and Regulations affecting their
particular businesses.
Additions have been made from time to time, and during the
past year, 34 premises were inspected and added to the ice-cream
register. The total number of premises now registered is 502.
Further, the requirements as to registration include premises
used for the preparation or manufacture of sausages, or potted,
pressed, pickled, or preserved meat, fish or other food intended
for sale. The total number of such premises registered is now
324, of which many come within the scope of the Public Health
(Meat) Regulations, 1924, and are consequently inspected with
the shops at which meat is sold.