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PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS
Eight samples of condensed milk were purchased for analysis
under the above regulations. They were all certified by the
Public Analyst to comply with the regulations.
BAKEHOUSES
At the end of the year there were 17 3akehouses in use in
Southwark, of which 3 were Basement 3akehouses.
Thirty five inspections were made by the Public Health
Inspectors.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
There are now no slaughterhouses in the Borough.
CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
There are 417 catering establishments in the Borough. These
include riverside snack bars, cafes, coffee stalls, mobile snack
bars, public house restaurants, and industrial canteens. All have
received systematic inspection and close supervision during the
year, and a satisfactory standard has been maintained.
REGISTRATION OF FOOD PREMISES (Food and Drugs
Act, 1955)
There are now 85 premises registered for the purpose of the
Preparation or Manufacture of Sausages or Potted, Pressed,
Pickled or Preserved Food intended for Sale.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 - CASUAL
STREET TRADING
The Food Hygiene Regulations provide that food stalls shall
bear conspicuously the name and address of the person carrying
on the business; shall be kept clean, in good repair and condition,
and properly lighted; and, if used for the sale of open food for
immediate consumption, shall be supplied with hot water and
washing facilities. There is, however, considerable difficulty in
maintaining supervision over casual unlicenced street traders
selling foodstuffs at week-ends, and the Metropolitan 3oroughs'
Standing Joint Committee felt that better control could be
exercised if regulations were made under the Food and Drugs Act,