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MEAT INSPECTION.
Tons. Cwts. Qrs. Lbs.
Meat, &e., delivered at Smithfield Market 295,103 0 0 0
Meat, &c., condemned by Inspectors at Smithfield Market 218 5 1 10
Meat, &c., condemned by Inspectors at Leadenhall Market ami City
shops 39 6 1 18
Meat, &c., condemned by Inspectors at Cold Stores 2 10 2 15
Various commodities condemned by Inspectors and sent to Lett's
Wharf 2 4 16
Number of eggs condemned by Inspectors and sent to Lett's Wharf, 644.
Number of examinations.—One D.P.H. Two R.S.I. Meat and other Foods.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924.
The improvement in carriage of meat noted in past reports has been maintained, although, of
course, the quantities carried are still less than in pre-war years.
33 infringements were noted in connection with the transport of meat in private cars, but
the fault was remedied on each occasion on instructions given.
PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND OFFERED FOR SALE.
All these premises are subject to regular inspection. Without exception all criticisms have
received immediate attention.
ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS.
Constant inspections of barrows and of itinerant food vendors have been maintained and no
difficulty has been experienced in connection with this class of trade.
FOOD INSPECTION.
The food delivered at riverside wharves and premises in the City has consisted of the customary
varieties, and has been the subject of constant inspection. 1,051 tons 3 cwts. 0 qrs. 25 lbs. were
condemned as unfit for human consumption. 313 tons 18 cwts. 2 qrs. 3 lbs. of this food were utilised
for stock feeding, fertilizing or manufacturing purposes. The remainder, consisting of 737 tons 4 cwts.
2 qrs. 22 lbs. was destroyed either by the Cleansing Department of the City Corporation, being useless
for stock feeding purposes, or else on the sites on which it was condemned.
282 tons 19 cwts. 3 qrs. 19 lbs. of food were placed under stop and subsequently released to be
dealt with under the supervision of other local authorities.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938. AND FOOD REGULATIONS.
470 samples have been submitted to the Public Analyst; 31 of these were formal samples and
439 were informal samples.
Four samples were reported against.
The percentage of adulterated samples was 0.85.
No legal proceedings were necessary but in two cases cautions were administered.
Twenty-seven samples of milk were examined by the Phosphatase and Methylene Blue Tests,
three of them being examined bacteriologically also. The Phosphatase and Methylene Blue Tests
give respectively an indication of the efficacy of the heat treatment applied and of the keeping quality
of the milk. Three of the samples failed to stand up to the Methylene Blue Test, but with these
exceptions the samples were satisfactory.
ICE CREAM.
During the year 17 samples of ice cream were submitted to the Bacteriologist for examination
by the Methylene Blue Test. 9 were placed in Grade 1, 3 in Grade 2, 2 in Grade 3 and 3 in Grade 4.
In the case of Grade 3 and Grade 4 samples, the results of our examination were communicated
to the Medical Officers of Health of the district in which the ice cream was manufactured. In one
instance it was reported that the manufacturers were in process of replacing hand-wrapping by
machine-wrapping, and in two cases it was reported that the Medical Officer of Health was already
aware of the existence of unsatisfactory conditions, and was taking the necessary steps.
17 new registrations of premises for the sale and storage of ice cream were granted during the
year and one application was withdrawn.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
The general sanitary supervision has been maintained and in this connection 4,406 inspections
have been made. As a consequence of these inspections, it was necessary to serve 21 Intimation
Notices. One Statutory Order was served. No legal proceedings were necessary.
Tenement Houses were inspected and the only common lodging house in the City was kept under
regular supervision.
HOUSING.
The total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing defects was 32. 67 defects were found
which have been, or are in course of being remedied. There are four houses on which it is intended to
. place a Closing Order as soon as there is reasonable prospect of the occupants being able to obtain
suitable alternative accommodation. Partial Closing Orders have been made in respect of two of
these houses.