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were recovered from the defendants. In one case covering 6 samples consigned by
one farmer, which upon analysis were certified to contain from 3 to 10 per cent, of
added water, the defendant stated that the milk was consigned as it came from the
cows, they having been turned out to grass two days previously, and all 6 summonses
were dismissed.
Further particulars with regard to samples of milk will be found in the report
and returns of the Public Analyst.
Ice Cream Premises.
Ths number of such premises in the Borough on the Register is 117.
Regular inspections were made throughout 1915 and in 6 cases notices were
served in respect of uncleanly conditions.
Butter, Margarine, Etc.
Information with regard to the sampling of these substances will be found under
the heading "Sale of Food and Drugs Acts."
At the end of the year there were on the registers 14 dealers in margarine,
1 wholesale dealer in butter and milk-blended butter, 4 butter manufacturers and
1 margarine manufacturer. All the registered premises were frequently visited.
Restaurants, Food Stalls, Etc.
The number of premises in which food is prepared for sale is 270, made up as
follows:—Restaurant, dining room and coffee shop kitchens, 156; tea rooms and
pastrycooks, 45; hotel kitchens, 38; fried fish shops, 25; fish curers, 6.
Each one of these was examined at least once during the year, many much
more frequently. The total number of inspections made was 742, and as result of
these, various conditions calling for attention were discovered. In all 63 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.
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.
I he food Inspector made 40 visits, but no cause of complaint was found.