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The number of stallholders licensed by the Council is about 300,
and some 200 of these handle foodstuffs. The number is continually
changing. As a result of constant supervision only minor infringements
were observed. These were rectified when pointed out by the inspectors.
Meat Regulations, 1924.
There are no slaughterhouses in the City and the duties imposed are
confined to the supervision of meat shops, stalls and stores. A register
is kept of all meat vendors and the number registered at the end of 1938
was 129. The inspectors paid 85 visits to these premises, including
stalls. Six notices were served in respect of minor defects and were
complied with.
Restaurants.—The register of restaurants includes 1,478 premises.
During the year 1,236 inspections were made, particular attention being
paid to kitchens, pantries, messroom arrangements for staff, systems for
washing up, and general sanitary arrangements. Defects requiring
notices were found in 92 instances, and in each case the work was
satisfactorily carried out.
Bakehouses.—At the end of 1938 there were 53 bakehouses in use in
the City, of which 33 were underground. One hundred and fifty-six
visits of inspection were made, and in all instances the cleansing which is
required to be done twice a year was carried out. Notices were served in
38 instances.
Fried Fish Shops.—There are 18 fried fish shops in the City to which
the food inspectors paid 14 visits. It was necessary to send two notices
for cleansing.