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The Inspectors make a practice of inspecting the food exposed
for sale by itinerant vendors on stalls and barrows whenever they meet
with them. In this way some hundreds of fruiterers and fishmongers
wares are inspected during the year. In no case was it found
necessary to complain of the food inspected.
A great improvement is noticeable in the way in which food is
stored and retailed in the Borough since the regular inspections were
started, and tradesmen frequently seek advice of the inspectors,
which is always readily given.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
On one occasion during the year it was found necessary to
caution the owner of a factory the chimney of which was seen to emit
black smoke. Structural alterations were at once made, and though
frequent observations have since been made, the nuisance has not
recurred.
ICE CREAM MANUFACTURERS AND VENDORS.
There are 36 premises in the Borough where ice-cream is
manufactured. A Register is kept of all such premises, and the
occupiers supplied with copies of the London County Council
Regulations. In no instance was it found necessary to complain as
to the conditions under which the manufacture was carried on.
RESTAURANTS AND EATING HOUSES.
There are 24 of these premises in the Borough. The results
of the inspection of the food in course of preparation and of the
premises have been satisfactory.
FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS.
The Register of Factories and Workshops has been maintained.
There are at present 245 Factories, Workshops and Workplaces in
the Borough, all of which were inspected during the year. The
larger portion of the homes and workrooms of outworkers have also
been inspected.