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Section E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
The work of inspecting premises where food is prepared, sold, or
stored is carried out by two qualified food inspectors, who ensure that
foodstuffs are handled with care and protected from contamination.
MILK SUPPLY.
(a) Cowsheds.
The cowsheds in the Borough have been visited and inspected on
26 occasions. One intimation was served in respect of want of cleanliness
and the necessary cleansing was carried out.
Applications for licences were considered by the Public Health
Committee, as follows:—
1. 213, Grundy Street-—Mr. Hugh Pritchard Williams—licensed to
keep 17 cows.
2. 17-19, Morville Street—Mr. John Henry Chandler—licensed to
keep 19 cows.
(b) Dairies and Milkshops.
During the year 1 premises was registered as a dairy. At the end of
the year there were in the Borough in registered premises where raw
milk is sold. These premises were kept under strict observation, 347
inspections being made.
3 intimations were served in respect of want of cleanliness and 1 other
defect, and the necessary work was done without need for further action
by the department.
8 persons (including 2 itinerant vendors) were registered as retail
purveyors of milk, 5 being on account of change of ownership of premises.