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for this type of trade. Vans adapted for this purpose therefore
can no longer be classified as vending vehicles, but are in fact,
a mobile manufacturing plant.
Vans that have been specially built for this purpose, comply
in all respects with the Food Hygiene Regulations, as all surfaces
are covered with impervious material and in addition to cold
storage cabinets and freezers, they are equipped with hand basins
and means of providing hot water for washing.
Providing the operator obtains his initial mix from a reputable
firm and observes the highest standards of hygiene in regard to
the equipment and methods of handling, this new form of vending
should not create any hazards or problems, but great care must
be observed in cleaning and sterilising the equipment.
At the end of the year, 272 persons were registered with the
Council as vendors of ice cream. Of these 39 were registered as
itinerant vendors, the remainder being shop premises. Regular
checks are made on all premises and vehicles.
During the year 102 samples of ice cream were taken for bacteriological
examination. These samples were classified as follows:—
Ministry of Health (Provisional) Grade 1—49
„ „ „ „ „ 2—14
„ „ „ „ „ 3—23
„ „ „ „ „ 4—16
Three lollies were also submitted for bacteriological examination
and two were found to be unsatisfactory.
Six samples of ice cream and six ice lollies were also submitted
to the Public Analyst for chemical examination and all
proved to be genuine and complied with the Food (Standard)
Regulations.
(iii) Meat Inspection
There are now three licensed slaughterhouses in the Borough.
One of the slaughterhouses is licensed for the slaughter of horses
as well as cattle.
The two large slaughterhouses are operated by Wholesale
Butchers who supply meat to retail butchers over a large area
and also provide meat for the London markets.
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