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Fishmongers 14 (14)
Fried fish shops 13 (13)
Grocers 28 (29)
General shops 22 (23)
Provision stores 120 (118)
Domestic stores 15 (15)
Corn chandlers 2 (3)
Greengrocers and fruiterers 68 (72)
Public Houses 91 (96)
Cider Houses 1 (1)
Off licences 52 (53)
Restaurants and cafes 129(131)
During the year 2,476 (2,390) visits were paid to food shops
by the Food Inspectors.
Canteens.—There are approximately 30 canteens of various
sizes in the Borough.
Wholesale food stores.—There are 16 (18) wholesale food stores
in the Borough.
Food factories.—There are 7 (9) food factories in the Borough
including 1 (2) ice cream factory.
Sampling.—During the year 500 (500) samples were submitted
to the Public Analyst for examination. Prosecutions in respect of
samples are reported under "Legal Proceedings." The report
of the Public Analyst will be found as an appendix.
Bacteriological examinations.—Twenty-four ice cream samples
were graded as follows:—
Grade1 19
Grade2 5
Grade3 —
Grade4 —
Twenty-four (24) samples of milk were examined and all conformed
to the standards required by the Milk Regulations.
Street Traders.—The Council have licenced 7 (7) coffee stalls,
21 (21) fruit and vegetable stalls and 2 (2) ice-cream stalls.
Milk Licences.—The following Dealers' (Pre-packed Milk)
Licences were in force at the end of the year:—
Tuberculin Tested 124 (105)
Pasteurised137 (130)
Sterilised 130 (124)
These licences are valid until the 31st December, 1965. Milk
Vending Machines are now licensed under the Milk (Special
Designation) Regulations, 1960, and seventeen machines were
licensed, also until the 31st December, 1965.
Food Poisoning.—The Food Inspector made 51 (156) visits in
connection with enquiries into cases of food poisoning or suspected
food poisoning.
SEWAGE.—The Minister of Health has requested that this
Report should indicate whether the arrangements for sewerage and
sewage disposal in the district are reasonably adequate. I have
consulted the Borough Engineer & Surveyor and he informs me
that the County Council sewers crossing the Borough do become
surcharged on occasions, and under these conditions are unable to