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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., Dr. J. H. Hammence,
F.R.I.C. and Mr. P. S. Hall, A.R.I.C., of 20 Eastcheap, London,
E.C.3. and bacteriological examinations by the Counties Public
Health Laboratories, 66 Victoria Street, London, S.W.I.
(f) Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955.
These Regulations came into operation on 1st January, 1956.
A reasonable high standard continues to be maintained in the
food premises within the Borough. It was found necessary to serve
notices under the Regulations in a few cases, most of which had
been complied with by the end of the year.
The conditions laid down in the Regulations are being maintained
throughout the district.
Legal proceedings were instituted in two cases for offences
under the above Regulations.
A penalty of Four Pounds was imposed by the Court in the
first case for failure to provide hot water and for a defective floor in
a food shop.
A penalty of Five Pounds was imposed in the second case in
respect of a conviction for smoking whilst handling open food in a
food shop.
The following food premises are established in the Borough :—
Butchers, 84 ; Bakers, 46 ; Fishmongers, 37; Cafes and
Caterers, 100 ; Grocers, 263 ; Greengrocers, 93 ; Dairies
and Milksellers, 157 ; Ice Cream Manufacturers and
Vendors, 354.
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, 276 ; Bakers, 78 ; Fishmongers, 98 ; Cafes and
Caterers, 207 ; Grocers, 440 ; Greengrocers, 215 ;
Dairies and Milksellers, 149 ; Ice Cream Manufacturers
and Vendors, 201.
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, and it is then disposed of through
reliable sources, being used mainly for soap manufacture.