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Horseflesh for Human Consumption.—Owing to the number of
Belgians now resident in the Soho district, a shop has been opened for
the sale of horseflesh.
Improper Storage of Food.—In one instance in Soho it was discovered
that a man who hawks bread and cakes round tailors' workrooms was
found storing the unsold cakes under the bed in a room that was very
dirtily kept. Chestnuts and macaroni were found being stored in a
bedroom in another house in Pimlico ; under the threat of proceedings
these conditions were promptly stopped.
Supply of Food for the Army.—Factories holding contracts, as well
as caterers supplying meals to soldiers quartered in Westminster, were
kept under continuous supervision.
Certification of Food for Export.—As Certifying Officer for the City of
Westminster for all meat foods prepared or packed for export to several
foreign States, I have granted during 1915, 9 certificates for the United
States and 6 for the Philippine Islands.
Milkshops.—At the end of 1914, 469 names of persons selling milk
were upon the register. In 1915, 7 names were removed and 15
added, leaving 477 on the register at the end of the year; 8 of these
were registered in respect of new premises; 1 application was refused
owing to the premises being unsatisfactory for the sale of milk. Seven
persons selling milk were given notice to register, and all complied.
Nine hundred and ninety-two visits were paid during the year,
besides those by the two Inspectors taking samples under the Food and
Drugs Acts, to premises in which milk is sold. Notices requiring
improvement of existing conditions were served in a number of instances
(see Table). Objection was taken to the milkpans not being covered in
4 instances.
Two cases of infectious disease occurred on premises in which milkshops
were situated, and 4 persons whose relatives were suffering from
an infectious disease were found to be working in milkshops. Satisfactory
arrangements were made in each instance and no infection of
the milk resulted.
Cowshed. — There is now only one cow-shed, namely, at
13, Marsham Street (licensed for 19 cows). These premises were visited
23 times during the year.
Inspection of Food.
The food exposed for sale in shops and on stalls in the street markets
has been regularly inspected every day (including Sundays). The