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Ice Cream
There are five manufacturers of ice cream within the district
and a large number of premises for the sale of ice cream. These
premises are licensed and are subject to regular inspection. A
high standard of hygiene is maintained.
Samples of ice cream are taken for both chemical and
bacteriological examination. Those taken for chemical examination
complied with the legal requirements for fat content etc. and
samples taken for bacteriological examination were mostly of a high
standard.
A number of samples of iced lollies were also taken for
bacteriological examination and most of these were of a reasonable
standard.
Where reports showed that any of these samples were unsatis
factory, the manufacturer was informed and further check samples
were taken as soon as possible. If the manufacturer was outside
the district, copies of the reports were sent to the local authority
of the district where the article was manufactured.
Meat and other Foods
There are no slaughterhouses in operation in the Borough.
A considerable amount of various types of food was inspected a
certain quantity of which was condemned as unfit for human consump
tion.
Sampling of Food for Bacteriological Examination
Various types of food were sampled including shellfish, jellied
eels, cooked meats, cream, corned beef and meat pies. Most of these
samples were found to be in a satisfactory condition although some
improvement could be effected in the case of cooked meats.
Food and Drugs Act 1955
During the year. 104 samples were submitted to the Public
Analysts for chemicarl examination.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Foods
Chemical examinations of food samples are carried out by the
Public Analysts. Dr. J.H. Hammence. F.R.I C. and Mr. P„S Hall,
A . R.I.e., of 20. Eastcheap London. EC.3 and bacteriological
examinations by the Counties Public Health Laboratories, Thresh
House. Verulam Street. Gray s Inn Road, London. W.C.I.
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1960
A reasonably 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 main
tained throughout the district.