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Following the examination of a basement bakehouse, the
Local Authority have two courses open to them : —
(a) If, as a result of the examination the Local Authority are
not satisfied that the bakehouse is suitable for use as such
as regards construction, height, light, ventilation and
any hygienic respect, they must notify the occupier in
writing that the certificate will cease to have effect after
a period, not being less than one month, specified in the
notice.
(b) If suitable, they shall give notice in writing that the
certificate shall continue to operate, but without prejudice
to the power of the Council to revoke the Certificate
as the result of a subsequent examination.
Any basement bakehouse which for a period exceeding
twelve months is not used as a bakehouse shall not be so used
again.
At the quinquennial review in 1949 the Council authorised
the continuation of Certificates of Suitability in respect of 14
basement bakehouses in the Borough, but directed that the
Owners be informed that all works necessary to bring their
premises in conformity with the standard recommended by the
Metropolitan Boroughs' Standing Joint Committee should be
carried out before the next review, otherwise such certificates
would be revoked.
A survey of these 14 basement bakehouses in 1954, revealed
that three of them had not been used for more than 12 months
and the Certificates of Suitability had automatically become
invalid.
Seven premises were not in use and had not been brought
up to the required standard and the Certificates of Suitability
were accordingly revoked by the Council.
At the remaining four bakehouses, all the necessary works
had been carried out and they were functioning satisfactorily.
Authority was therefore given for their Certificates to continue
in force.
Restaurants and Eating Houses.
At the end of the year the records indicated that there
were 341 eating houses in the Borough as compared with 339
the previous year.
All these premises were kept under supervision by the
district sanitary inspectors and where necessary, notices were
served and action taken to ensure compliance with the requirements
of the Food and Drugs Act.