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Barnes 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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SECTION 'E'— INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
Table 18.—food Premises.
The following inspections were made in respect of premises where food is handled and distributed:—
| Nature of inspection | Number of premises | Number of visits | Notices issued and complied with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 8 | 45 | 2 |
| Bread and Cakes | 16 | 37 | 3 |
| Butchers | 29 | 155 | 10 |
| Cafes, Restaurants, etc. | 43 | 125 | 1 |
| Cooked Meats | 70 | 38 | - |
| Dairies and Milk Shops | 24 | 14 | 1 |
| Fishmongers | 15 | 97 | 2 |
| Greengrocers | 41 | 95 | 4 |
| Grocers | 78 | 280 | 12 |
| Ice Cream:— | Note: No Ice Cream produced during year. | ||
| Manufacturers | 2 | - | |
| Retailers | 83 | 119 | |
| Public Houses | 30 | 34 | - |
| Street Traders | 8 | 5 | - |
| Sweets, Confectionery | 60 | 74 | 1 |
| School Kitchens | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Table 19.—Milk Sampling.
Chemical Analysis.
7 samples of milk were taken and submitted to the Public Analyst for
chemical analysis. These samples, taken from milk roundsmen and local
retailers, proved to be quite satisfactory.
Table 20.— Sampling of Other Food and Drugs.
(a) Chemical Analysis.— 54 Samples procured under the provisions
of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, included:—
Foods.
Bread Sweets
Cakes and Confectionery Sauces
Fruit Drinks Soups
Jams Tinned Meat
Medicines „ Fish
Packaged Food Mixes ,, Fruit
Pastes