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Samples S.3 and 5.—The attention of the respective manufacturers
was drawn to the result of the bacteriologist's examination, and they
were informed that unless a higher degree of purity in the manufactured
article was attained the question of the removal of the premises from
the register would have to be considered. The latter course was found
to be unnecessary, subsequent samples having shown improvement.
Sample S.4.—This sample was taken from a barrow in the street and
revealed that manufacture was being carried out in temporary premises
not entered on the Council's register. On the manufacturer being informed
of the result of the examination, and the fact that the premises were
considered unsuitable, he immediately decided to give up the manufacture
and sale at those premises. In view of this action, the Committee decided
not to institute proceedings for non-registration of the premises.
Sample N.4.—On the vendor's attention being drawn to the result
of the examination, improvements were effected and subsequent samples
were satisfactory.
Samples N.2, N.9 and N.10.—Application having been received for
registration of premises for the manufacture and sale of ice cream,
inspection of the premises disclosed that the arrangements were not
satisfactory and the results of bacteriological examinations confirmed
this view. The manufacturer was thereupon summoned to appear before
the Public Health Committee to show cause why the Committee should
not refuse to enter his premises in the register. Registration was adjourned
on an undertaking being given by him to carry out specified works.
The required improvements having been carried out and further
bacteriological examinations having shown satisfactory improvement, the
premises were duly registered.
Experience has shown that close and continuous attention is required
to be paid to the manufacture and sale of this commodity._There is no
reason why the conditions applying to premises used for the sale of milk
as laid down in the Milk and Dairies Order, 1926, should not be extended
to apply to premises where ice cream or similar commodity is dealt with.
Milk Bars.
During the year a number of milk bars have been established in the
City and the enterprise appears to be attended with some measure of
success. Twelve have already been registered with the Council, and as
the construction of others is in progress it is apparent that these establishments
should be kept under close supervision.