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Butchers' Shops
There were 49 butchers' shops in the district, all of which are
provided with glass fronts.
All these premises have been visited and the provisions of the
Public Health (Meat) Regulations which provide for the cleanliness
of the premises, apparatus, utensils and vehicles, the precautions to
be taken against the contamination of meat, the storage and removal
of refuse, etc., have generally been well observed.
Bakehouses
The number of bakehouses in the Borough at the beginning of
the year was 19. Two closed, leaving 17 at the end of the year.
At 16 bakehouses motive power is used.
The bakehouses have been visited by the Public Health Inspectors
and steps have been taken to cause them to be maintained in a proper
sanitary condition. The periodical cleansing of these premises, as
required by statute, has generally been carried out.
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops
There are 8 registered premises within the district, and all have
been inspected from time to time.
Milk (Special Designation) Regulations
Licences were granted by the Council in respect of designated
milk for the year ended 31st December, 1960, as follows:—
Dealers' Licences to sell milk as Tuberculin Tested 16
Dealers' Licences to sell milk as Pasteurised 20
Dealers' Licences to sell milk as Sterilised 26
Supplementary Licences to sell milk as Tuberculin Tested 8
Supplementary Licences to sell milk as Pasteurised 7
Supplementary Licences to sell milk as Sterilised 8
Food Sampling
The following information has been furnished by the Middlesex
County Council Public Control Department relative to samples taken
in accordance with the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act,
1955:—
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