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(e) Chemical and Bacteriological Examinations 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 for offences under the above
Regulations, as follows:-
Smoking on food premises (3 cases)-Penalties £9. Costs £3.3.0.
Presence of foreign bodies in bread (2 cases)-Penalties £15.
Costs £2. 12. 6.
Presence of vermin in food - Penalties £30. Costs £3. 3. 0.
Absence of water supply on Ice Cream Van - Penalty £1. 0. 0.
Costs £1. 1. 0.
Premises in insanitary condition - Penalty £5.
One case in respect of contamination of food was withdrawn
before Court hearing, as works required had been completed.
Two appeals were lodged against the Council's requirements
for the provision of washhand basins on food premises. The
court dismissed both appeals.
The following food premises are established in the Borough:-
Butchers, 84: Bakers, 45; Fishmongers, 36; Cafes and
Caterers, 104; Grocers, 255; Greengrocers, 89; Dairies
and Milksellers, 126; Ice Cream Manufacturers and
Vendors, 349.