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City of Westminster 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]

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Milk Bars.—The number of milk bars established in the City continues
to grow, having increased from 12 to 21 by the end of the year.
It is in accordance with the milk policy of the country that more milk
should be drunk and milk bars form a very convenient and inviting means
for that purpose. The planning and fitting of the milk bar does not
always take into account that storage and cleansing facilities in a milk
business are fully as important as counter space and the consumers' side
of the bar. Special attention has, therefore, been paid by the food
inspectors to this type of premises to ensure that the milk, ice cream
and other beverages are clean and wholesome. It is satisfactory to report
that at the end of the year there was no cause for reproach at any milk
bar in the City.
Samples of milk and ice-cream have been obtained from these premises
both for chemical and bacteriological examination. The results of these
examinations and action taken are reported elsewhere.
Milk and Dairies Order, 1926.
Registration of Dairymen and Dairy Premises.—Premises where milk
is sold only in sealed receptacles as received, need not be registered with
the local authority, although the purveyor must be registered.
The following table shows the number of premises and persons registered
with the Council during the year:—

Table LXXX.-—Registration of Dairymen and Dairies.

Premises.Persons.
Registered to 31st December, 1936169227
Registered during year 19371511
Removed from register (ceased or transferred business)159
Registered to 31st December, 1937169229

The inspectors paid 439 visits to milk shops and dairies during the
year, Five notices were served in respect of minor defects which were
duly rectified.
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
Analysis of Milk Samples.—The percentage of adulterated samples
since 1927 is given in Table LXXX below, together with the results of the
samples taken in each of the two districts of the City during 1937:—
The legal minimum standards for milk fat and non-fatty solids as
laid down in the Sale of Milk Regulations, 1901, are 3 per cent. and 8'5
per cent. respectively.