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Basement Bakehouses.—As the result of an examination
made under Section 54 of the Factories Act, 1937, notice was given at
the commencement of the year that the Certificate of Suitability
issued in respect of the basement bakehouse at 29, Blackheath Road,
S.E.10., would cease to have effect after the expiration of a period
of 3 years from the date of the said notice. After this time the
premises will no longer be used as a bakehouse.
These premises form part of a clearance area and as a result,
the repairs made necessary by war damage with its consequent
dilapidations, were not sanctioned. Notice that the premises would
be closed at the expiration of a period of 3 years was, therefore,
served on the assurance that satisfactory alternative accommodation
would be provided in the re-planning of the area.
The basement bakehouses in use in the Borough, including the
above premises, now number 6.
Catering Establishments.—Of the large number of food
trades represented in the Borough the Catering Establishment plays
a major part in the harmonious operation of the business and
industrial life of Greenwich. Hotels, cafes, restaurants and public
houses provide refreshments not only to the inhabitants of the
Borough but to numerous visitors who come by road, rail and river
to spend leisure hours at the National Maritime Museum, the famous
Greenwich Park and other places of historical interest. The Food
Inspectors ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained
at these establishments by regular and frequent visits, the total
number of inspections during the year amounting to 722. As a
result of visits made to public houses certain reconstructional works
have been effected. Brewers have, in all cases, provided a direct
supply of hot water to the bars for proper and efficient washing of
glasses. In increasing numbers the publicans are supplying sandwiches,
buttered rolls, etc., at the counter for sale with liquid
refreshment and in these instances they have been advised as to the
most hygienic methods of handling the foods.
The following table indicates the type of improvements secured
in local catering establishments:—