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Bakehouses.
At the end of 1948 there were 78 registered bakehouses in the
Borough, 57 of which were classified as factory bakehouses.
The number of underground bakehouses in use at December 31st
was 14.
Street Traders.
There are 103 licensed street traders engaged in selling articles
of food. The food, stalls and the premises where the food is
stored are kept under regular supervision by the Inspectors.
Restaurants and Eating Houses.
A number of complaints were received during the year as to
the use of cracked and chipped crockery in catering establishments.
These establishments were visited and recommendations
made by the Sanitary Inspector with a view of securing
the observance of sanitary and cleanly conditions. The replacement
of crockery is not now so difficult owing to increased
supplies becoming available.
During the year various restaurants and canteens were visited
and the methods of cleaning the crockery and cutlery were
investigated. In a number of instances the utensils after preliminary
washing in water containing a detergent were not
rinsed in fresh water and allowed to drain but were dried with
dirty cloths. There is a pressing need for kitchen and canteen
workers to be educated in personal hygiene and their responsibility
in the prevention of infection in the food prepared by
them. Two golden rules should always be observed by individuals
employed in eating houses. Firstly, the thorough washing
of hands by the staff after using the toilet, and secondly,
the efficient cleansing of dishes, etc., so as to prevent the use of
unclean eating utensils.