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Much carelessness in regard to the maintenance and use of flyproof
larders is common, and I have repeatedly had to call attention
to the need of repair of these fitments.
There is room for considerable improvement in this direction.
CAFES.
75 of these premises have been regularly inspected, and include
refreshment bars in billiard halls.
The rapidity with which they spring up and change hands continually
is remarkable.
9 have been newly opened and 3 have been closed ; 8 have undergone
improvements; 11 have been cleansed; 9 have had water and
sinks provided. New dustbins have been provided in 3 cases, and
4 food safes installed.
Only 6 have cold storage; 4 are using basement kitchens, and
11 have no washing-up accommodation at the counter.
Many of these establishments do little or no cooking, and the type
of business is very similar to that of the coffee stall.
They need frequently visiting to ensure the maintenance of proper
cleanliness.
STEWED EELS AND EEL PIE SHOPS.
16 of these premises are under supervision. 2 have been closed
and one newly established.
One shop has been gutted and refitted with modern and up-to-date
appliances.
3 have basement kitchens and 6 are provided with cold storage.
Owing to the change of ownership, one shop still remains unregistered,
pending alteration and improvement.
Generally these premises are well conducted and clean. Meat and
fruit pies, and in some instances tripe, are also retailed.
COOKED FOODS.
There are 8 of these premises, which include chip potato and
crumpet makers.
6 of them have been registered and the general conditions satisfactory.
One factory is engaged in the wholesale production of chip potatoes
to be retailed in grease-proof bags.