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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 continues to be maintained in the
food premises within the Borough. It was found 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 being maintained throughout the district. A new Food and
Drugs Act together with new Food Hygiene Regulations come into
operation on the 1st January, 1956. This new legislation will give
increased powers with respect to food premises.
The following food premises are established in the Borough:—
Butchers, 84 ; Bakers, 43 ; Fishmongers, 37; Cafes and
Caterers, 103; Grocers and Greengrocers, 365 ; Dairies and
Milksellers, 159; Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors, 330.
Registration under Section 14 of the Food and Drugs Act,
1938, was approved by the Council in respect of the following
premises
4, Garnet Way
122, Erskine Road
215, Fulbourne Road
60, Milton Road
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, 289; Bakers, 143; Fishmongers, 133; Cafes and
Caterers, 341; Grocers and Greengrocers, 660 ; Dairies and
Milksellers, 179; Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors, 268.