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and yard was lime washed. Inspector Jordan had 16 under observation ; in three
instances sanitary notices were necessary, in one case the yard paving was defective
and in two the walls and ceilings of the basements, passages and shops required
cleansing, and were lime-washed, and in two instances some minor sanitary matters
required attention. Inspector Langstone had 21, in connection with which three
sanitary notices were served. Inspector Pearson had 14, in connection with which
6 notices were served for cleansing and one for defective yard paving. Inspector
Stokes had 18 under observation, and Inspector Wright 16, but no sanitary notices
were required.
Altogether 87 premises whereon ice cream was made or sold were under the
inspection of the sanitary officers during the year. In 73 of them the general sanitary
condition was satisfactory. In 14 instances sanitary notices were served, mostly
for cleansing.
COOKSHOPS, COFFEE-SHOPS AND EATING HOUSES.
Inspector Firth had 12 under inspection, in five of which notices were required
for cleansing and lime washing. Inspector Jordan had 85 under observation,
as well as the kitchens of 16 public-houses, at which dinners are provided. In
30 instances sanitary notices were served. In 3 instances flushing cisterns were
defective, in 2 the drains were re-laid; in 5 dust-bins were provided; in 2 the waterclosets
were removed to positions where proper light and ventilation were secured;
in 5 sinks were properly trapped; in 2 the kitchen floors were concreted, and in 1
the yard paving was repaired. In 5 of the premises the roofs were repaired, and
5 basements, 4 dining-rooms and staircases, and in 1 case the whole house were
cleansed and white-washed where required. Inspector Langstone had 13 under
observation, and one sanitary notice was served. Inspector Pearson had 13, and
the kitchen of 1 public-house. Six sanitary notices were served: 1 for an obstructed
water-closet; 2 for obstructed drains; 1 for defective rain-water pipe causing dampness
and 2 for general cleansing of the premises. Inspector Stokes had 44 under inspection,
in connection with which 3 sanitary notices were served. Inspector Wright had
18 under inspection, in connection with which 6 sanitary notices were required,
chiefly for cleansing; in 3 instances waste pipes from sinks needed attention,
and in 1 case the roof had to be repaired.
Altogether 202 cookshops, coffee-shops, eating-houses and kitchens of publichouses
were under observation during the year, as compared with 198 in 1910, 204
in 1909, 197 in 1908, 188 in 1907, 178 in 1906, and 182 in 1905. In 51 instances
sanitary notices were served.
FRIED FISH SHOPS.
On Inspector Firth's district 7 were under inspection, and four sanitary notices
were required, chiefly for cleansing and repairs. On Inspector Jordan's district