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Cowhouses.
There arc only three licensed cow-sheds in the Borough of
Battersea situated as follows :—
14, Belle Vue Road.
122, Usk Road.
17, Wiseton Road.
These premises are licensed by the L.ondon County Council,
but the duty of enforcement of the regulations and bye-laws
made under the Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops Order in
connection with these premises devolves on the Borough Councils,
but which was formerly (prior to the passing of the London
Government Act of 1899) carried out by the London County
Council. In Battersea these premises are frequently inspected,
and any insanitary conditions found are remedied.
Ice Cream.
During the year 1908 there were 108 registered premises, as
compared with 110 in 1907, from which ice cream was sold in
the Borough. Systematic supervision is exercised over these
premises by Inspector Benjamin, and during the period under
report 54 defects under the Public Health Act, in connection with
the premises, were discovered and remedied. In addition, 6
cautionary letters for breaches of the Regulations made by the
London County Council under the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1902.
Of the 108 premises registered 8 are occupied by Italians
who employ 24 barrows in the sale of the article. Owing to the
strict supervision exerciscd over these persons, the conditions
under which the article is manufactured and sold by them in the
Borough are now much better.
The 54 defects found had reference mainly to dirty condition
of premises, defective sanitary fittings, etc. 36 intimation
notices and 10 statutory notices were served to remedy these
defects, all of which were complied with.