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The grading of samples taken was as follows: -
Grade I 17 or 28 . 33%
Grade II 32 or 53.33%
Grade III 7 or 11.67%
Grade IV 4 or 6.67%
These results, with nearly 82% of the samples falling in
Grades I and II, are almost equal to the best we have ever had.
The percentage of Grade IV samples was substantially less than
ever before. The samples were taken mainly from those manufacturers
and itinerant vendors whose products have been found
to be unreliable in a bacteriological sense.
All vehicles from which unwrapped ice cream is sold are
equipped with wash basins and carry supplies of hot water, soap,
towels and nailbrushes.
The Inspection of Meat and Other Foods.
By Orders (S.I, Nos. 2154 and 2155 - 1960) made by the
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Pood under the Slaughterhouse
Reports (Appointed Day) Order, 1959, the Construction
Regulations contained in the Slaughterhouse (Hygiene) Regulations,
1958, and the Slaughter of Animals (Prevention of Cruelty)
Regulations, 1958, are in force.
There are no licensed slaughterhouses in the district. A
large proportion of the meat sold in the district comes from
the London wholesale markets and there does not appear to be
any demand from the trade for slaughtering facilities in this
district.
One slaughterman's licence was issued.
In view of the popularity of poultry as an article of diet
the availability of a refresher course on poultry inspection
was opportune. It was held at Smithfield and was attended by
all the Public Health Inspectors.
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