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Legal proceedings were taken against two persons for carrying on
the business which had been established without the consent of the
local authority.
Bakehouses.
At the end of the year there were 48 bakehouses in use, of which 11
are underground. In 39 bakehouses machinery is used. Each bakehouse
in the Borough was inspected at least twice during the year, the total
inspections numbering 251. 98 "reminders" that periodical cleansing
was due were sent out.
2 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, 186; Fruiterers, etc.,
123; Fish Shops, 72; Butchers' Shops, 53; other premises (mainly
"general" shops), 664.
1,701 visits were paid to these premises during the year.
Want of cleanliness was found in 23 instances, and 35 other defects
existed.
In addition to 286 "reminders" that cleansing of fish shops was
due, 7 intimations were served. The necessary works were carried out
without need for further action by the department.