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Inspections.
The bakehouses in the Borough were inspected at least twice during
the year, the total inspections numbering 325.
Cleansing was found to be necessary on 130 occasions, and one other
nuisance was found. The cleansings were carried out and the nuisance
abated after service of intimations.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
No contraventions of the bye-laws made by the London County
Council for regulating the conduct of a business of a slaughterer of cattle
were reported.
There were 8 slaughterhouses licensed by the London County Council
at the beginning of the year. In one case, renewal of the licence was
refused as a result of the objections lodged by the Borough Council.
One slaughterhouse was remodelled in consequence of drainage work
being necessary.
COFFEE SHOPS, EATING HOUSES, FRIED FISH
SHOPS, HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, ETC.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908.—Sanitary
Provisions for Premises Used for Sale, etc., of Food for
Human Consumption.
The number of premises in the Borough where food is sold or prepared
for sale is 313; see Table A, page 41.
1,753 visits were paid to these premises during the year, and the
Sanitary Regulations made under the London County Council (General
Powers Act, 1908, Section 8, were enforced.
Want of cleanliness was found in 402 instances, and 51 other defects
existed.
445 intimations were served, which in 16 cases were followed up by
statutory notices, and 3 final notices were served.
It was not necessary to take legal proceedings to secure compliance
with the terms of the notices, as the necessary work was carried out.