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Inspections .
The bakehouses in the Borough were inspected at least twice during
the year, the total inspections numbering 295.
Cleansing was found to be necessary on 161 occasions, and 12 other
nuisances were found. The cleansings were carried out and the nuisances
abated after service of 164 intimations, followed in 8 instances by
statutory notices.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
There are 7 slaughterhouses licensed by the London County Council.
For number of inspections see Table A, page 41, and reports of Food
Inspectors, pages 68 and 70.
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 716; see Table A, page 41.
1,555 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 422 instances, and 54 other defects
existed.
453 intimations were served, and in 18 cases were followed up by
statutory notices, and 1 final notice.
It was not necessary to take legal proceedings to secure compliance
with the terms of the notices, as the necessary work was carried out.