View report page

69
Bakehouses.
At the end of the year there were 56 bakehouses in use, of which 17
are underground. In 46 bakehouses machinery is used. Each bakehouse
in the Borough was inspected at least twice during the year, the total
inspections numbering 266. 119 "reminders" that periodical cleansing
was due were sent out.
8 intimations were served in respect of want of cleanliness and other
defects, and the work was done without need for further action by the
department.
Places where Food is Sold or Prepared (other than Premises referred to
elsewhere).
The number of premises in the Borough where the sale or preparation,
etc., of food is carried on is 1,098—Eating Houses, 178; Fruiterers, etc.,
121; Fish Shops, 75; Butchers' Shops, 53; other premises (mainly
"general" shops), 631.
1,691 visits were paid to these premises during the year.
Want of cleanliness was found in 50 instances, and 11 other defects
existed.
In addition to 295 "reminders" that cleansing of fish shops was
due, 32 intimations and 3 statutory notices were served. The necessary
works were carried out without need for further action by the department.