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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 case of the Grade
4 sample, and subsequent samples proved satisfactory.
Meat and Other Foods.
There are no slaughterhouses within the Borough. Three slaughtermen's
licences were issued under the provisions of the Slaughter of
Animals (Amendment) Act 1954, during the year 1957.
Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
The inspection of food premises under the provisions of the
Food Hygiene Regulations 1955 has formed an important part of the
work of the Public Health Inspectors during the past year. A register
of all such premises includes the following:—
Greengrocers 68
Confectioners 128
Ice-cream premises 211
Bakers 37
Grocers 126
Provision dealers 89
Butchers 45
Fishmongers 24
Milk distributors 36
Chemists 25
Licensed premises 72
Clubs 30
Restaurants and Cafes 85
Works canteens 9
School canteens 47
Kitchens (Hospital and Central Kitchens) 5
Food stalls 11
1,048
The initial inspection of these premises has been proceeded with
during the year 1957, but the work was not completed by the end of
the year. By the application of informal measures and by discussions
with owners and occupiers of food premises, no particular difficulty
has been experienced in obtaining compliance with the requirements of
the Regulations. In general, it has been found that food traders within
the Borough are co-operative, and I have reason to believe that the
assistance and advice given by the Department is appreciated.
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