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Each one of these was examined at least once during the year, many much more
frequently. This work is done by the meat and food inspector, who each Saturday is
handed a list by the Medical Officer of Health of the premises he is to visit in the
course of the week following.
The total number of inspections made was 617, and as a result of these, various
conditions calling for attention were discovered. In all 91 notices were served, and
in every case the work called for was carried out without the necessity for taking
other proceedings.
The food stalls in the market streets—Great Titchfield Street, Bell Street,
Church Street, Blandford Street, etc., were kept under close observation throughout
the year, visits being paid every day, Saturdays and Sundays included.
Offensive Trades.
These call for no special mention. There are only two premises within
the Borough upon which offensive trades are carried on. The business in each case
is that of tripe boiling.
The Food Inspector made 27 visits, but no cause of complaint was found.
Bakehouses.
At the end of 1912 the number of bakehouses on the register was 75, as against
76 at the end of 1911. Of the 75, 65 are below ground.
The Public Health Committee agreed to register certain premises below ground
as a bakehouse, the owner, who carries on the business of a baker of charcoal
biscuits, having neglected, on the advice of a former inspector, to make application.
In accordance with the requirements of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901,
notices calling for the limewashing, &c., of the inside walls and other parts cf the
bakehouses were duly served.
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The Food Inspector paid 109 visits to bakehouses during the year, and saw that
the regulations with regard to cleansing were complied with.
Notices calling for other works were served in 14 cases, and complied with. In
no case did the necessity for taking legal proceedings arise.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The usual careful attention was given to this important part of the work of the
department during 1912. The routine practice of handing the food inspector each
Saturday a list of articles to be sampled and the number to be taken of each was
continued. The total number taken was 1,093, which is about the average for the
last three years.
As the Public Analyst submits a report with regard to the work done under the
Acts (see page 64), it is unnecessary to say much here. It should be pointed out,
however, that on the whole year's working there has been a most striking reduction
in the number of samples found to be adulterated.