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Malden and Coombe 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]

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The purpose of the phosphatase and methylene blue tests is to
determine respectively whether or not the milk has been adequately heat
treated and whether it is of good keeping quality.
The turbidity test for sterilised milk is to determine whether
or not the milk has been adequately sterilised.
The greater importance must be attached to the phosphatase test
as correct heat treatment or pasteurisation reasonably ensures that all
pathogenic organisms have been eliminated.
The dairy company concerned in the supply of the two samples
which failed to satisfy the methylene blue test took immediate steps to
prevent a recurrence which was due to long storage.
FOOD
There are no slaughter houses or knackers' yards in the Borough.

The following table lists the food premises in the district by type of business together with the number of inspections.

Food PremisesNo. in DistrictNo. of Inspections Made
Bakehouses529
Bakers shops1540
Butchers2041
Confectioners2940
Cooked meat shops22
Fish shops (wet or fried)1222
Greengrocers2326
Greengrocers stalls25
Grocers (including off-licences)5475
Institutions177
Office and works canteens1513
Public houses and hotels129
Restaurants and cafes1523
School canteens1417
Clubs, sports etc1812
253361

The following premises are registered under Section 16 of the
Food and Drugs Act, 1955, for the purposes listed.