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Routine Inspection, of the fourteen Dairy and Cowshed
premises within the district, has been carried out throughout
the year, 119 visits having been paid for this purpose. Two
Cowshed and Dairy premises were vacated and demolished
during the same period.
Samples of milk subjected to bacteriological examination
show a high standard of cleanliness.
F(4). Other Foods.
Routine sampling under the Food and Drugs Acts is undertaken
by the Kent County Council. The Inspector who takes
samples under these Acts is also Inspector of Weights and
Measures.
Samples of any suspected foods taken by the Sanitary
Inspector are submitted to the County Analyst for examination.
F(5). Offensive Trades.
In addition to the statutory Offensive Trades under the
Public Health Act of 1875, Fish Frying, Extracting of Melting
Fat and dealing in Rags and Bones were in 1912 declared by
Order to be Offensive Trades within the District, and Byelaws
have been made under this head.
The only Offensive Trade carried out in the District is Fish
Frying: there are 15 Fish Fryers carrying on business, and
visits are frequently paid in order to ensure that the standard
of cleanliness is maintained.
Within the area of the Council's Town Planning Scheme,
Offensive Trades may be carried on only in certain prescribed
zones, and subject to obtaining the consent of the Council.
SECTION G.—SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE
AREA.
The following tables summarize the work of the Sanitary
Inspectors during the year.