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Ice Cream.
These premises received the usual attention during the season of
the year in which the business is carried on, and where necessary,
cleansing, etc., were carried out. In the case of street barrows, every
effort is made to make the vendor carry a supply of clean water on the
barrow ; but, as remarked in previous reports, the Italian itinerant
vendor cannot be accused of over care in the matter of cleanliness.
The number of premises on the register at the end of the period
under report was 138 ; 22 being added and 16 removed.
The number of inspections was 219 ; 8 notices being served.
In one instance a summons was applied for against a vendor for
failing to exhibit his name and address on the barrow. The summons
could not be served, the man having left the neighbourhood.
Cowsheds.
The following are the cowsheds in the borough at present licensed
by the London County Council :—
Weston, J. & Sons, 33 Octavius Street 25 cows.
Do. Railway Arches, Edward Street 17 cows.
42 cows.
The periodical cleansing and limewashing was regularly carried
out in accordance with the bylaws.
Number of cowsheds in the borough 2
Number of cows allowed 42
Number of inspections for the year 39
Slaughter Houses.
The following are the slaughter houses in the borough at present
licensed by the London County Council:—
(1) 180 Brockley Road.
(2) 13a High Street.
(3) Friendly Mews, Friendly Street.
The premises were cleansed and limewashed every quarter as
required by the bylaws.
Number of slaughter houses in the borough 3
Number of inspections for the year 56
The Private Slaughter-house.
Arguments against private slaughter-houses, by the Medical
Officer:—
1. Existing private slaughter-houses are usually unfitted structurally
for use as such and frequently are of such a nature that it is
impossible to maintain them in a clean and sanitary condition.