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Two unregistered milk vendors were discovered during the
year and reported to the Health Committee. In one case a
summons was taken out and in the other the vendor was cautioned.
Thirteen cases occurred during 1924 in which a milk business
changed hands, the register of milk purveyors being amended
accordingly.
In three cases new purveyors were registered in respect of
premises not previously used for the purpose. In two of these
the premises were used for the sale of dairy produce only and in
one case for the sale of milk in sealed bottles only. In five 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 68. Five new premises were opened during
the year which are included in this total. All these premises are
kept under systematic inspection.
During 1924, 320 inspections were made and 4 notices were
served for various defects found on inspection.
Restaurant Kitchens.
The number of restaurant kitchens and eating houses on the
register at the end of 1924 was 93, an increase of 2 as compared
with 1923. During the year 369 inspections were carried out,
and in 11 cases it was found necessary to serve notices to remedy
defects which were mainly of a minor character.
Street Stalls for the Sale of Food.
There are in the Borough a large number of street vendors of
foodstuffs of varied character, namely—fruit 42; vegetables 44;
fish 21; meat and rabbits 4; sweets 7; other foods 8. There has
been a decrease in the number of street stalls in which meat is
sold, probably owing to the cheaper prices charged in some of the
shops.
Eight notices were served for defective and insanitary conditions
of premises used by the street vendors for the storage of their
stock.