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(e) Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Foods.
Chemical examinations of food samples are carried out by
the Public Analysts, Mr. G. Taylor, F.R.I.C., and Dr. J. H.
Hammence, F.R.I.C., of 20, Eastcheap, E.C.3, and bacteriological
examinations by the Counties Public Health Laboratories, 66,
Victoria Street, S.W.I.
(f) Clean Food Campaign.
A reasonably high standard is now being maintained in the
food premises within the Borough. A large number of food stalls
were entirely reconditioned and brought up-to-date. It was necessary
to serve notices under the Food and Drugs Act in a few cases,
most of which had been complied with by the end of the year.
The conditions laid down in the Council's Clean Food ByeLaws
are now being maintained throughout the district.
Lectures in respect of clean food continue to be given to various
local organisations.
The following numbers of food premises are now established
in the Borough:—
Butchers, 84; Bakehouses, 43; Fishmongers, 44; Cafes
and Caterers, 112; Grocers and Greengrocers, 365; Dairies
and Milksellers, 152; Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors,
321.
The following premises were registered under Section 14 of
the Food and Drugs Act, 1938:—
150 and 152 Wood Street.
There are two dairy premises in the area registered under the
Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949.
The following inspections were carried out in respect of food
premises:—
Butchers, 357; Bakehouses, 167; Fishmongers, 125; Cafes
and Caterers, 519; Grocers and Greengrocers, 695; Ice Cream
Manufacturers and Vendors, 375; Dairies and Milksellers, 222.
Condemned food is destroyed at the Council's Depot at Low
Hall Farm. The only exception to this is where sufficient meat is
condemned and is worth salvaging, it is disposed of through reliable
sources, being used mainly for soap manufacture. In certain cases
condemned meat was returned, on request, to the Ministry of Food.
(g) Food Poisoning Outbreaks.
Twenty-two notifications were received and investigated.
Further particulars will be found on page 47.