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on the tins or other receptacles, the word "sweetened," "modified"
or "compounded" must be added to the other printed conditions,
including size of lettering, &c. Each label is, in
addition, to contain the name and address of the manufacturer of
dried milk, and, in the case of imported milk, the name and address
of the dealer or merchant for whom such milk has been manufactured.
The Regulations are to be enforced by local authorities and
their officers in the manner prescribed by the Regulations.
Ice Cream.
There are 162 premises in the Borough from which ice cream
is sold. Eight of these premises are occupied by Italians, all of
whom carry on the sale of this article of food from street barrows.
All premises, stalls and barrows are kept under systematic
inspection. During 1923, 14 ice cream premises were removed
from the register and 28 were added. There was, therefore, an
increase of 14 in the number on the register as compared with 1922.
During the year 331 inspections of ice cream premises were
made by the Council's inspector, and 13 notices were served to
remedy defects found on inspection. In addition, during the
summer season a daily inspection of the street barrows and the
utensils and vessels, glasses, towels, &c., used by the owners of
these vehicles was also carried out.
Milk Shops.
The number of premises in which milk is sold in Battersea is
130. All milk shops are kept under strict inspection by the Council's
inspector, and during the year 563 inspections were carried out
and 13 notices were served to remedy defects found on inspection.
These mainly referred to dirty or unsuitable premises and other
minor defects. One unregistered milk vendor was discovered
during the year and reported to the Health Committee, who
directed a cautionary letter to be sent to the offender.
Thirteen cases occurred during 1923, in which a milk business
changed hands, the register of milk purveyors being amended
accordingly. In 4 cases new vendors were registered in respect of
premises not previously used for the purpose, and in 4 cases the sale
of milk was discontinued.
Fish Shops.
Fish shops in the borough in which fish, either cooked or
uncooked, is sold, or in which the curing of fish intended for sale
is carried on, number 63. All these premises are kept under
systematic inspection. During 1923, 325 inspections were carried
out, and 12 notices were served for various insanitary conditions
found on inspection.