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Woolwich 1922

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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Plates :
A strong growth of Yeasts, Staphylococci and Gram
negative bacilli.
Commentary :
Pathogenic organisms of the Enterica and B. Gaertner
groups absent. The absence of B. Coli Communis in
all but one of the dilutions and the total absence of faecal
streptococci are against faecal contamination either of
ice cream or its components.
(c) Other Premises where Food is Prepared for Sale or Sold.
Special attention, in pursuance of the policy of the Council,
has been paid during the year to premises where food is prepared
for sale, 633 inspections being made, compared with
226 in the previous year. It was found necessary to serve 21
notices which were complied with.
In concise form is given below statistics relating to premises
where food is prepared or sold.

TABLE No. 52.

On Register, Dec., 1922.Inspections.Notices.Proceedings.
Bakehouses4917115
Cowsheds3266
Milkshops7821113
Ice Cream Premises22461931
Slaughter-houses823
Fried Fish Shops6934035
Premises where food is prepared (other than above)11563321