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Ice-Cream.
During the year 153 samples were submitted for bacteriological
examination. The results were as follows:—
Grade 1 121
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 3
153
Grade 1 and 2 samples can be considered satisfactory; only 20%
of the samples taken from any one vendor should be of grade 3 quality,
and none of Grade 4. Investigations were made into the handling of
the ice-cream from manufacturer to consumer in the cases of Grades
3 and 4 results mentioned above, and subsequent samples proved
satisfactory.
Meat and Other Foods.
The following inspections of food premises, etc., were made by the
Sanitary Inspectors during 1954:—
Inspections of dairies and distributors' premises 98
Inspections of food premises 1,175
Inspections of premises where ice-cream is manufactured
or sold 184
Visits to obtain samples of food and drugs 240
Visits to obtain samples of milk for bacteriological
examination 329
Visits for the purpose of food inspection 261
Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
The systematic inspection of food shops and other premises where
food is prepared continued during the year, but the number of such
premises in the area is not yet available.
The number of food premises registered in accordance with Section
14 is as follows:—
Premises registered for the storage and sale of
ice-cream 117
Premises .registered for the manufacture and sale
of ice-cream 3
Premises registered for the preparation or manufacture
of sausages 41
Premises registered for the preparation or manufacture
of potted, pressed, pickled or preserved
food 13
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