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DAIRIES, MILKSHOPS, AND PURVEYORS OF MILK.
These premises have been kept under constant supervision, and
the cleanly condition of vessels and premises has been enforced.
The number at present on the register as "purveyors of milk"
is 193.
The number of inspections for the year was 469. Where found
necessary cleansing and lime-washing has been carried out, and any
corroded measures or vessels found in use were prohibited.
It is found that constant inspection is required to enforce due
compliance with the Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops Orders, more
especially in the smaller shops, and in lower class districts.
Infectious Cases.—The following cases of infectious sickness
have occurred in connection with milkshop premises:—
Scarlet Fever 8
Diphtheria 1
Erysipelas 1
Measles 4
Chicken Pox 1
15 cases.
In each case the necessary measures were taken in accordance
with the Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops Orders.
Proceedings were taken in one case against a person for contravening
the Orders by continuing the sale of milk on infected
premises without the said premises having been disinfected, and so
declared by the certificate of the Medical Officer of Health, and a
fine of £5 and costs was imposed.
ICE CREAM.
The inspection of these premises has been continued, and where
found necessary, cleansing and repairs carried out.
Street barrows have also been kept under observation.
The number of premises on the register at the close of the year
was 99. Number of inspections 189.
The business is generally carried on during the summer months ;
very little being done during the winter season.
In consequence of regular supervision and inspection, the premises
are kept in a more cleanly condition than formerly.
Proceedings were taken in four cases, viz.:—
(a) Manufacturing of ice cream in living room—Fined 20s.
and costs.