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The condition of all these premises as regards cleanliness was
generally speaking good : in two instances notice was served for
lime-washing. No instance of overcrowding or deficient ventilation
came under notice; in all cases the cubical air space was calculated
and the efficiency of the means for ventilation considered with regard
to the number of persons employed.
No infringements of the Act have come under notice, which
required to be reported to H.M. Inspector by the Sanitarv Authority.
As re^irds the sanitation of the retail B.ikehouses generally
speaking their general sanitary condition is satisfactory. These
premises have been regularly inspected for some years past and
great improvement has been effected in their condition.
Four of the premises are underground Bakehouses, which will
require the special consideration of the Council during the coming
year as to their suitability for Certification under Section 101 of the
Act.
An ' underground bake-house' (which is now defined) is not to
be used as a bake-house ' unless it was so used at the passing of this
Act,' viz: August, 17th, 1901. After the first of January, 1904, an
underground bake-house is not to be used, unless certified by the
District Council to be suitable for that purpose ; and it is not to be
certified as suitable, unless the Council is satisfied that it is suitable
as regards 'construction, light, and in all other respects.'
Cowsheds, Milk Shops and Dairies.
(a). Cowsheds.
All the premises on the Register have been inspected during the
year. In no instance can it be said that the regulations of the
" Order " are observed in their entirety. More especially is there a
general breach of Paragraph 5, Section 17 of the Regulations.
In no instance was there any evidence of overcrowding, of disease
in the cattle, or of infectious illness in those engaged in milking, etc
(b). Milk Shops and Dairies.
All the premises on the Register have been inspected and were
found to be in every way satisfactory. Due attention appears to be
given to the cleanliness of the utensils used in the storing and distribution
of milk, and the Regulations appear to be carried out in a
very satisfactory manner. So far as could be ascertained there has
been no infectious illness in any person engaged in this work.
Slaughter Houses.
I have inspected all the premises on the Register (5), as
compared with 7 for last year, two being no longer in use. Speaking
generally they were found to be in a satisfactory condition.
The butchers' shops have also been inspected with a view
to ascertaining that adequate means were provided for the storage
and disposal of refuse.