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FOOD.
(a) Milk Supply.—The milk supply of the District is to an
increasing extent being brought in by rail. In 1920 there were
5 registered cowkeepers, with 94 cows within the District, as compared
with 7 cowkeepers and 201 cows in the year 1911.
The dairies and cowsheds are subject to systematic inspection
and 1 have no dpubt that the milk produced lpcally, in the cowsheds
under our supervision, is of a higher standard of cleanliness
than that which is imported.
Milkshops.—There are 16 registered milkshops in the District;
these are visited by the Sanitary Inspector periodically, and particular
attention is given during the Summer months to the methods
of storage, cleanliness, and protection from flies.
(b) Other Foods.—All shops and premises in which food is sold
or exposed for sale are subject to inspection. Particular atteution
is given to the following: —
Fried Fish Shops.—There are 6 fried fish shops in the District.
The premises are in a clean and sanitary condition and comply with
the Council's Bye-Laws, which regulate the trade of fish frying (see
page 15).
Making of Ice Cream.—Premises where ice-cream is made are
subject to the regulations contained in the Beckenham District
Council Act, 1903, Section 88 (see page 15).
Bakehouses.—There are 17 registered bakehouses in the District;
these are subject to frequent inspections and minor defects of
cleanliness, lighting', and ventilation have been remedied during the
year (see page 14).
Slaughterhouses.—There are only two small registered
slaughterhouses in the District. The large proportion of the meat
consumed locally is slaughtered in London and delivered to local
butchers for retail. All this meat is inspected before leaving the
London Markets.