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BACON
Two complaints were received during the very warm weather of
bacon being sold in a fly blown condition. Inspection of the shops
concerned showed that all reasonable precautions were being taken
but the use of a bacon protectant dusting powder was recommended.
No further complaints were received after this procedure was adopted.
CIGARETTE END IN BUN
A bun purchased at a local cafe but manufactured outside the district
was found to contain a cigarette end. The proprietor of the
cafe at subsequent court proceedings pleaded not guilty and alleged
that the contravention of the Food & Drugs Act was due to the
default of the person who had sold the bun to him.
The baker concerned had been summoned by him to appear before
the Court under Section 113 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955. He
pleaded guilty and was fined £3.
WATER SUPPLY
WATER SUPPLY
The water which is obtained from deep wells sunk into the chalk
is supplied by the Barnet District Water Company. The Company
maintains an up-to-date laboratory under the direction of a fully
qualified Chemist and Bacteriologist. During the year 1959 examinations
were made of 1949 samples of water, of which number
1,352 were bacteriological examinations of water samples representative
of supply. Every one of these latter samples was found to be free
from Type 1 B. Coli in 100 ml. quantities.
In addition, the Water Company submitted 99 samples of water
for independant analysis during the year which included 63 bacteriological
samples representative of supply. These 63 samples were also
reported to be free of Type 1 B. Coli.
Eleven samples were also taken by the Public Health Department
and submitted to the Laboratory at Coppetts Wood Hospital. All
these samples were reported satisfactory.
OTHER INSPECTIONS
PET SHOPS
Four persons are licensed to keep pet shops in the district. Visits are
made periodically to the premises and in each case the business has
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