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FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS, 1955
The occupier of a small brick bakery was prosecuted for not
complying with the above regulations, in as much as he:—
(a) Failed to keep appliances clean;
(b) Failed to keep containers free from contamination;
(c) Failed to keep structure of food room clean;
(d) Allowed refuse to accumulate in a food room;
(e) Failed to ensure cleanliness of operatives clothing etc. whilst
engaged in food preparation.
Convicted and fine £10 on each charge, making a total of £50.
Milk Supplies
Our milk supplies continue to be of a satisfactory bacteriological
quality. It will be noted in the attached table that seven samples failed
the Methylene Blue Test. This was due to the fact tha the samples
were taken during a very hot period when the atmos heric shade
temperature in the laboratory exceeded 65°F betweer he time of
sampling and the time of commencement of the sampling technique,
consequently the samples were void in accordance with the Milk
(Special Designation) (Pasteurised and Sterilised Milk Regulations,
1949. These samples however, did satisfy the Phosphat ? Test which
indicates adequate pasteurisation.
There have been 80 samples of milk taken through the year for
Methylene Blue and Phosphatase examination.
All milk supplies retailed in the Borough are at the present time
heat treated and thereby made safe for the public to ccusme.

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