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(ii) Ice Cream.
There were at the end of the year one manufacturer, and 220
vendors on the register.
During the year, 43 samples were taken for Bacteriological examination,
and, of these, 31 were satisfactory, and 12 unsatisfactory.
Twelve samples of ice-lollies were taken, and, of these, 10 were
satisfactory, and 2 unsatisfactory.
(iii) Meat.
There are three licensed slaughterhouses in the Borough, one of
these being licensed for the slaughter of horses, as well as livestock.
The Inspectors attend regularly to ensure that 100% inspection is
maintained. During the year under review, 1,060 such visits were made.
During this period, a total of 22,628 animals were slaughtered, and a
total of 20 tons, 9 cwts., 9 lbs. of meat was found to be unfit for
human consumption. This was disposed of for animal feeding through
the recognised channels.
Table 12 sets out the particulars of the carcases inspected, and
condemned.
There are also four Wholesale Meat Depots, and 72 Butchers' Shops
in the Borough, and, during the year, 301 inspections were made of
these premises.
(iv) Food Products in General.
In addition to the premises used for Milk, Ice Cream, and Meat,
referred to above, the following are registered under the Romford
Urban District Council Act, 1931, and are subject to the Clean Food
Byelaws.
Bakers 31 Cafes 58
Confectioners 62 Fishmongers 31
Greengrocers 58 Grocers 143
Miscellaneous 14 Hawkers 49
There are also 45 food stalls situated in the Market Place on. three
days of the week.
All the above are regularly inspected. During the year, 1,835 such
inspections were made, and 43 informal notices were served Many
improvements were obtained, and the majority of the food shops now
have constant hot water for washing purposes.
(v) Unsound Food.
During the year, 513 visits were made to food premises, mainly on
request, for the purpose of dealing with unsound food, and a total of
15 tons, 1 cwt., 26 lbs. of food was surrendered, as unfit for human
consumption.
Where possible, all unsound food is disposed of for animal feeding,
and the remainder is dealt with by the Cleansing Department.