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Finchley 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]

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Licence in respect of establishment at which "Grade
A" ( Tuberculin Tested) Milk is bottled 1
Licences in respect of establishments in which the process
of pasteurising milk is carried on 3
At the request of the Ministry of Health, ten samples
of "Certified" milk and twelve samples of Grade A (Tuberculin
Tested) Milk were obtained and delivered in London
for bacteriological examination. One sample of "Certified"
did not fully comply with the prescribed bacterial standards.
Eight samples of "Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) Milk,"
one of "Grade A," one of "Grade A Pasteurised" and
eleven of "Pasteurised" Milk were taken on behalf of the
Council. With two exceptions, these samples were found
upon examination to comply with the prescribed conditions.
Ice Cream Premises.
The number of ice cream premises on the register is 79.
The premises were visited during the summer months.
Coffee Stalls.
The number of coffee stalls in the district is 10, compared
with 13 in the previous year. Nine of these stalls are
situated in the main roads.
These stalls are visited at intervals and action is taken
to secure the provision of a satisfactory water supply, suitable
means of food storage, cleanliness of stalls and utensils
and proper means for the storage and disposal of refuse.
Offensive Trades—Fish Friers.
The only offensive trade carried on in this district is
that of a fish frier, this business being established at 8
premises. Steps have been taken by periodical visits to
secure a reasonable compliance with the bye-laws.
At one fish frier's premises at East Finchley, the old
frying- apparatus was removed and a range of a more modern
type installed in lieu thereof.
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