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17 samples of ice cream submitted to the methylene blue reduction test gave the following
results:
Manufactured
Grade In Borough Outside Borough Total
1 3 6 9
II 5 -5
III 1 - 1
IV -
"Parev" Ice Cream:
Satisfactory 2 2
In the case of the unsatisfactory sample (Grade III), an investigation was carried out
and recommendations made.
Catering Premises
Catering premises in the borough numbered 1,581 at the end of the year, an increase of
104 over last year. Consideration was given during the year to the suggestion for the
introduction of legislation requiring that catering establishments register with local
authorities. The Council agreed that there was a need for registration and supported the
proposal of the London Boroughs Association to seek inclusion of suitable provisions in the
next Greater London Council (General Powers) Bill.
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1960
Food Hygiene (Markets, Stalls and Delivery Vehicles) Regulations 1966
Food premises in the borough are subject to frequent inspection by the public health
inspectors to ensure that the provisions of the Food Hygiene Regulations are being observed,
and a public health inspector visits the borough's Sunday markets each week. There are over
4,000 food premises, including stalls, in the area. Notices of requirements served numbered
700 and 389 summonses involving 65 premises/stalls were heard during the year.
Details of action taken under Regulations 16 and 19 of the Food Hygiene (General)
Regulations 1960, are contained in the Appendix, page 117.
Food Export Certificates
Certificates numbering 78 were issued in respect of a variety of foodstuffs exported to
Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, South Africa, Portugal,
Spain and Sweden.
Before certificates are issued the foodstuffs destined for export are examined and where
necessary samples taken for analysis. Relevant investigation is also made into the methods of
production.