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During the year 34 samples of ice cream were submitted for bacteriological examination;
they were graded as follows:—
Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade IV Total
22 9 3 - 34
In addition 15 samples of ice lollies were submitted for examination; three were unsatisfactory.
In each case the lollies were manufactured outside the Borough and the
local authorities concerned were notified.
13 samples were taken of ice cream manufactured in the Borough (at the two registered
premises) with the following results:—
Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade IV Total
7 5 1 - 13
The bulk of the ice cream and lollies sold in the Borough, apart from the two small
local producers, is supplied by three or four large manufacturers.
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955
The traders have continued to co-operate and in all cases dealt with during the year
informal action secured compliance with the regulations.
Two exemption certificates granted to building contractors lapsed during the year;
at one running hot water was provided and at the other the canteen closed.
Approximately 2,000 copies of a local clean food handbook were distributed to
food traders and, with the assistance of the public libraries, to the general public.
Lectures were given to food handlers, including films and talks to the staff of the
school meals service. In an effort to overcome the difficulty of shop staff leaving the
premises to attend lectures arrangements were made, with the co-operation of the management,
to hold short discussion groups during the morning or afternoon tea break.
The usual 15 minutes break was extended to about 30 minutes and although the group
might consist of only three or four food handlers it was considered to be well worth
while. A flannelgraph, made up in the department, was used to illustrate the requirements
of the regulations.
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