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Orpington 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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Milk (Tuberculin Tested) Bacteriological Examination 1
Milk (Pasteurised) Phosphatase Test 33
Milk (Sterilised) Turbidity Test 23
Ice Cream—Bacteriological and Pathological
Examination 23
Water—Bacteriological Examination 42
Water—Chemical Examination 3
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Ice Cream.
At the end of the year 179 premises were registered for the
storage and sale of ice cream, but none for the manufacture of this
commodity. One hundred and nine inspections were made and conditions
were found to be satisfactory.
Twenty-three samples were sent for bacteriological and pathological
examination.
The following is an analysis of the results obtained during the past three years :—
| Year | No. of samples taken | Grade I | Result Grade II | Grade III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 30 | 22 | 8 | — |
| 1958 | 33 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 23 | 20 | 3 | — |
No pathogenic organisms were found in any of the 23 samples and the bacteriological grading was highly satisfactory.
| Food Premises. | |
|---|---|
| Bakers and Confectioners | 13 |
| Butchers | 48 |
| Chemists | 21 |
| Clubs and Hotels | 7 |
| Confectionery | 62 |
| Cooked Meat Shops | 1 |
| Dairies | 12 |
| Fishmongers (Wet, Dry and Fried) | 20 |
| Greengrocery | 51 |
| Grocery | 89 |
| Hospitals | 2 |
| Industrial Canteens | 16 |
| Public Houses | 43 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| School Canteens | 15 |
| Street Vendors | 12 |
| 461 |