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FOOD INSPECTION AND FOOD PREMISES.
The following report has been received from Inspectors Bowers
and Duffield, who, in addition to supervising imported food at the
wharves, inspect all food prepared and sold in the district.
The outstanding feature of the year has been the registration of
certain premises under the L.C.C. General Powers Act, 1932. Butchers
and provision shops are also inspected under the Public Health (Meat)
Regulations, 1925.
An improvement worthy of note since the above regulations came
into force is the number of glass fronts that have been provided to these
shops, but there are still a few which would benefit through this fitment,
which is the only means of preventing contamination from dust.
BUTCHERS' PREMISES.
There are 94 of these; 75, which manufacture sausages and preserved
meats, are registered under the General Powers Act, 1932.
These premises are regularly visited and many improvements have been
effected.
PROVISION SHOPS
There are 49 of these, and 45 where meat is cooked are registered.
These premises, generally speaking, are in good condition.
STREET TRADERS.
The compulsory licensing of these traders has facilitated the supervision
of the foodstuffs sold by them.
The stalls generally are maintained in a good and cleanly condition,
but more protection from contamination is required, especially
with such goods as sweets, cakes, etc.; glass covers could be fixed
at little cost and arranged with service openings at the back.
In regard to meat and bacon, control is given under the Meat
Regulations to insist on protection from dust, flies and dirt. The
method of storage adopted by these traders was in several cases very
unsatisfactory, but much improvement has been effected during the year.
THE STREET MARKETS.
These are visited by two district Inspectors every Saturday night
and Sunday morning. The food Inspectors visit them occasionally
during week day evenings.