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Inspection of Market Thoroughfares.
The Market Thoroughfares have been, during 1907, under
bi-weekly special inspection by the Inspectors (2 being on duty
at a time)—Saturday nights (9 to 12) and Sunday mornings (9 to
12). The Market Thoroughfares are Atlantic Road, Wandsworth
Road, New Cut, Lower Marsh and Lambeth Walk. No
unsound food had to be seized by the Inspectors under the
sections of the Public Health (London) Act 1891, but in several
instances vendors were cautioned.
Outside Urinals of Public Houses.
During 1907, the Outside Urinals connected with Public
Houses have been under inspection, and notices have been
served in those instances where the Inspectors reported a
nuisance.
Unsound Food.
One legal seizure of unsound food has been found necessary
during 1907, viz., at Woodcote Place, West Norwood, on March
18th, a truck-load of herrings. An order was made by the
Magistrate on the same day for the destruction of the unsound
food, but difficulties afterwards arose in taking out a summons,
which is consequently still in abeyance. In 5 instances voluntary
surrenders have been made by the vendors, and the food
destroyed, as follows :—
(1) 1 case rabbits;
(2) 65 cases preserved peas, containing 3200 quart tins,
and 50 pint tins of peas;
(3) 11 one-lb. tins condensed milk, which was "blown ";
(4) 28 lbs. oxtails;
(5) 4 stones of plaice and cod.
Routine Work of Male Inspectors.
During 1907, 707 houses have been re-drained throughout
or in part; and 514 plans (representing the 707 houses) have
been received in connection therewith. The drainage work is
carried out under the personal supervision of the Inspectors
the drains being in every case water-tested.