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A survey of a number of food kitchens in the area was made
in conjunction with Dr. Hobbs of the. Central Public Health
Laboratory, Colindale, to investigate the methods employed in
washing up, the provision of suitable and sufficient sinks and
hot water supply, W.C. accommodation and personal hygiene.
Samples and swabs were taken for bacteriological examination
from washing up water, towels, cups, plates, spoons and forks,
and the results tabulated and used as very tangible evidence of
the need for effecting improvements. It is considered that a
minimum of two sinks are necessary for efficient washing up,
and a number of food kitchens have accordingly been so
equipped.
There has been a substantial increase in the hawking of
foodstuffs, especially fruit and vegetables, and 14 new registrations
were granted during the year. Many of the new hawkers
are "barrow boys" and live outside the Borough. Before registration
is granted the Council insist upon satisfactory storage
accommodation being provided and this is checked up where
necessary with the Local Authority concerned.
In one case, registration was refused in connection with the
proposed sale of jellied eels from a stall.
Eight hundred and sixty-nine visits have been made by vour
inspectors to various food premises.
The list of food condemned is shown below.
Four private slaughterhouses are licensed and occasionally
slaughtering is carried on at one of them on permit from the
Food Office.
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