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Fried Fish Shops.
The fried fish shops in the Borough are regularly inspected to see that they
are kept in conformity with the by-laws made in the London County Council.
Three hundred and fifty-four inspections of such premises were made last year.
At the same time a careful look-out is kept on the soundness of the fish and the
wholesomeness of the materials used in frying.
One new fried fish shop was opened. It was found not to comply in all
respects with the hv-laws, but the owner at once carried out all the necessary
work to bring the premises into conformity therewith. These works included a
modification of the means provided for carrying off the fumes from frying, the
exhaust pipe or flue, being carried to the top of the building.
Ice Cream.
During the year there were 85 premises in the Borough where ice cream was
manufactured, and in addition to my inspections 207 inspections of these premises
were made.
The existing po.vers of Local Authorities in London for dealing with the
manufacture, storage and sale of ice cream are not entirely adequate for the
purpose. The manufacture and sale of this commodity is essentially an industry
that should be subject to registration. The registration should extend to itinerant
vendors so that the premises where ice cream containers, and other utensils used
in connection with the trade are stored, could be kept under proper supervision.
Further powers for enforcing cleanliness in the conduct of the business by street
vendors are also desirable.

Meat.
All the butchers shops were frequently inspected. The meat was found to
be dealt with under cleanly conditions and no diseased meat was discovered.
There is only one slaughter-house in the Borough. This was inspected on
six occasions during the year. Sheep only are slaughtered.