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Samples Nos. 1 and 5 were taken from the same vendor,
and were also examined for the presence of organisms of the enteric
group. The results were negative.
Bakehouses.
At the end of the year there were 128 bakehouses in the
Borough. Bakehouses classified as factory bakehouses numbered81
and 41 of these bakehouses are situated underground. Inspections
were made to ensure that these bakehouses were kept in a cleanly
condition. It was found necessary to serve 64 notices. Special
attention was given by the Food Inspector at his inspections to
likely nuisances which might arise from the presence of beetles,
cockroaches, and ants and where these pests were found, advice
was given as to the best method of dealing with them.
Butcher Shops and Meat Stalls.
The following summary shows the number of butchers' shops
and meat stalls in the Borough.
Butchers' shops 165
Meat Stalls 2
Offal shops 4
All butchers' shops and meat stalls were regularly inspected,
and it was necessary during the year to serve 34 notices for Various
purposes, the requirements of the Inspector being complied with
in each case. On two occasions meat was surrendered by owners
as unfit for food.
Marking of Imported Meat.
The marking of imported meat as required by the Merchandise
Marks (Imported Goods) No. 7 Order, 1934, was satisfactorily
observed by meat traders in this Borough.
Certification of Meat Food Products.
The Medical Officer of Health as Designated Officer for Food
Inspection issued 26 certificates in respect of foods prepared in the
Borough for export to America.
Fish Curers.
The curing of fish is conducted at 52 premises in the Borough.
The number of visits paid to these premises by the Inspector
during the year was 227. Twelve notices were served requiring
the abatement of sanitary nuisances.
Fish Shops and Stalls.
During the year inspections were made of the 63 fishmongers'
shops and 16 fish stalls in the Borough.