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Ice Cream.
Thirty-two samples of Ice Cream were taken from shops and
itinerant vendors, and submitted for bacteriological examination.
Three of these samples were of an unsatisfactory nature, and the
vendors in each case were warned. Of the 3 samples, 2 were
manufactured by one vendor, who, after being cautioned and his
premises and utensils thoroughly inspected and examined, was.
subsequently sampled, with satisfactory result. The other vendor
was sent a letter of caution, his premises and utensils were also
examined and a subsequent sample proved to be satisfactory.
Sixty-three inspections of ice cream makers premises were
made. The number of individual makers of the commodity is
fortunately rapidly diminishing, the tendency now being to take
supplies as required from the large wholesale makers.
UNSOUND FOOD CONDEMNED.
Five stones of Conger Eel. 14 stones of Halibut. 120 lbs.
of Apples. 4 boxes of Cod Roe. 2101/4 lbs. of Ham, Veal and
Pork. 1 box of Oranges. 34 jars of Calves Tongues. 50 sacks
of Potatoes. 24 tins of Ham. 36 Rabbits. 30 lbs. of Jellied Veal.
1 bag of Winkles. 84 lbs. of Filleted Cod. 36 lbs. of Luncheon
Meat. 30 casks of Greengage Pulp. 1 case of Halibut. 10 boxes
of Apples. 1 bag of Whelks. 1 kit of Skate Wings. 139 lbs.
of Tinned Meat. 14 lbs. of Tinned Ham. 19 tins of Fruit. 1 bag
of Mussels. 3 Fowls. 9 cases of Lettuce.
West Ham Corporation Act, 1925.
Street Traders.
Bye laws relating to Street Retailers of foods. All food stalls,
in the Borough are under almost daily supervision. It has not
been found that there is any traffic in unsound meat, but there
is a tendency for certain vendors of tinned foods to sell various
lots of doubtful quality.
Six thousand, eight hundred and forty-five visits were made
to stalls, shops, food factories, and 155 to fish friers premises.
Sale of Food (Labelling) Order, 1921.
Two hundred and ninety-three inspections were made during
the year, 31 infringements were observed, and 13 warning letters
were sent. The Order is now being observed generally, and the
infringements were more the result of carelessness than of a desire
to evade the law.
Public Health Act, 1925. Section 72.
Cafe kitchens, Restaurants and Dining rooms received 252
visits of inspection, when a considerable improvement, due to the
intensive work of 1930 and 1931, was noticeable.
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