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In two instances I have informed the owners that it is unlikely
that I should be able to advise the Council not to revoke the certificate
when it falls to be again considered in 1954, and cannot therefore
advise that they become involved in heavy expense without at least
prior consultation.
Registered Food Premises.
The number of premises registered for the preparation or
manufacture of sausages, potted, pressed, pickled or preserved
food at the end of 1950 was 57.
Of these 12 were in respect of Fried Fish Shops.
The number of premises registered for carrying on the business
of a wholesale dealer in Margarine was 14.
Apart from premises whose formal registration is required
there are a very large number of places where food is handled and
many persons are employed in one way or another in the handling of
food. It is estimated that there are in the Borough 159 Restaurants
and Cafes, and 180 Canteens (exclusive of Public Houses).
All food premises remained under supervision as far as was
possible and 1,157 visits of inspection were made.
Street Markets.
Much food is handled in the Street markets and licences were
issued for 268 stalls during the year. In each case any storage
accommodation used for foodstuffs was inspected throughout the
year.
Licensed Premises and Public Houses.
There were 136 licensed premises in the Borough, 126 of which
were Public Houses. 144 inspections were carried out.
Unsound Food.
No food was seized and formally condemned during the year.
On the other hand considerable quantities of unsound food were
voluntarily surrendered, either on the initiative of the trader or on
its discovery by an inspector, and were then disposed of for animal
food or industrial use.
The following table gives a summary of the quantity of foodstuffs
confiscated or surrendered:—