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maintained in a satisfactory condition, and that subject to the carrying
out of minor repairs, registration was effected for another five
years in all cases except one; in this case the examination was not
carried out due to the fact that the operators had decided to discontinue
the use of the basement for baking purposes.
Licensed Premises
There are 117 premises licensed under the 1953 Act for the sale of
intoxicating liquor in the Borough, 106 of these are operated as Public
Houses, and the remainder are off licencss The majority of the Public
Houses also carry on a catering business. During the year 191 inspections
were carried out, and on the occasion of transfers of licences
being notified advantage was taken of this to have defects remedied and
improvements carried out.
There are 4 licensed restaurants in the Borough and advantage is
again taken at the time of the application to improve the sanitary
accommodation at these premises.
Since the introduction of the Licensing Act 1961, club premises
wishing to sell intoxicating liquor are required to be registered by
the Justices. There are 22 such clubs in the Borough, the majority
being run in conjunction with staff canteens. Regular supervision is
maintained in respect of these establishments
Unsound Food
No formal seizure of food other than meat was deemed necessary
during the year. The trade in general have maintained their close cooperation
with the department and the good relationship built up over
the years has resulted in the work of the department in this connection
being eased.
During the year 116 visits were made, apart from those connected
with meat inspection and 679 certificates were issued in connection
with the voluntary surrender of unsound food other than meat.

Total 110 tons. 13 cwts 1 qr 21 lbs.
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