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Caseous Lymphadenitis- - Examination for. 1,194 carcases
and 276 sides of imported mutton arriving from Australia,
New Zealand arid South America were examined by cutting of the
lymphatic glands. None of the meat was found to be affected
with the disease.
Bakehouses and Baker Shops. 260 inspections were
carried out and 13 Notices served. There are 55 bakehouses
in use in the Borough; of these 9 are basement bakehouses.
114 cleansings were carried out during the year. There are
in addition 24 baker shops. Nine basement bakehouses were
closed during the year under the Factories Act, 1937 (see p.26)
Butter and Margarine Factories. There are 34 of these
factories in the Borough, and during the year 28 inspections
were made.
Prepared Food Premises. The number of prepared food
premises on the register is 175, of which 574 inspections
were made and 48 Notices served. Legal proceedings taken
against a person for carrying on the business of a fish fryer
on unregistered premises resulted in a fine of £2 and £2.2s.
costs.
Poultry Shops and Stalls. 939 inspections and visits
were made mainly for the purpose of examining poultry exposed
for sale. 18 Notices were served.
Fish (Wet) Shops and Stalls. 507 inspections and visits
were made and 4. Notices served.
Greengrocers and Fruiterers Shops and Stalls. 1,l6l
inspections were carried out and 42 Notices served.
Proceedings regarding apples were instituted in three
cases, two under the Merchandise Marks Act for applying a
false trade description, and one under the Food and Drugs Act
for selling to the prejudice of the purchaser apples not of
the nature demanded, in that Newton Wonders and Laxtons were
being sold as Cox's Orange Pippins. Fines and costs of £3
and £8.8s. respectively were imposed.
Grocers and Miscellaneous Food Premises. 1,709 inspections
were made and 32 Notices served.
Public Houses. 223 inspections were carried out and 13
Notices served.
Catering Establishments (incl. industrial canteens).
1,141 inspections were made and 115 Notices served. 23
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