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It will be observed that the chief method of dealing with glasses in public houses in
the Borough after each use is for washing or rinsing more often than not in cold water
only. This method cannot be regarded as satisfactory.
Arrangements for sterilising the glasses after each use are obviously more
satisfactory from the hygienic point of view.
There are at least three appliances on the market by means of which glasses can
be not only washed but efficiently sterilised; the prices of such appliances range from
£6 10s. upwards, and are therefore not prohibitive.
Licensing of all Eating Houses Advocated.
It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that all restaurants (including those in hotels)
and eating houses should be licensed by local sanitary authorities. With some of the
restaurants, especially the high class restaurants, the inspection showed that very little
fault, if any, could be found. It is just these places that are willing to accept voluntary
registration which in their case is little more than a formality; such a system of registration
is therefore of very little value, except that it brings the sanitary staff in contact
with the work of the leaders of this occupation and assists the sanitary staff to form a
standard of efficiency.
Such legislation is in force in America and Canada. For instance, in Minneapolis
an Ordinance was published on the 17th July, 1922, dealing with the inspection
of hotels, restaurants, cafes, boarding houses, inns, taverns, meat markets, mercantile
establishments, and all places offering for sale or selling any food or drink. The
Ordinance provides for licensing of all such traders. Regulations under the Ordinance
deals with the care of stores and equipment, plumbing, refrigeration, and care of
utensils, care of persons, and the storage and care of food-stuffs. Again in Winnipeg,
regulations require in places where food is sold for consumption on the premises, that
cups, saucers, plates, glasses, knives, spoons and forks and other utensils shall be
cleansed in boiling water after each use, and the use of cold or dirty water for washing
such utensils is prohibited; moreover, a building may not be used for the preparation
of food until certified as suitable by the Health Officer.
Bakehouses.
At the end of the year, 1923, there were 28 bakehouses in the Borough of which
21 were factory bakehouses. Although these are described as "factories" they are not
large and only supply local needs; a number were formerly workshops and are now
classified as "factories" owing to the installation of machinery. One bakehouse was
closed during the year.
During the year, in addition to my inspections, there were 92 inspections of
bakehouses. Four notices were served for sanitary defects.