Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-19

by one man VINO pdlQ particular d.
tention to this line OF work. The gen.
eral conditions of the stores visited
we're reported and information gained
as to the marking Of bottles with the
alcohol content; cleanliness OF the
prescription counter and, II SODA
fountains are installed, the cleanliness
Of the glasses and other utensils used
and the source of the syrup and the
sanitation were all noted on the form
provided for this purpose. Violations
thus reported and noted have been
taken up in an educational manner
and numerous letters calling them to
the attention of the dealers have been
written.
During the latter part of the year
samples we're collected and are now
being analysed. The results of the
analyses are not now available. Par
ticular attention has been given to
sampling sweet spiri, OF nitre, tincture
Of iodine, spirit of gaultheria. spirit OF
peppermint and spirit of camphor III
all II drug samples have been collect
ed.
! Food inspection.
| Education, inspection and prosecu-
ton have marked the different meth
ods adopted for this line of work. The
| collection of samples represented only
| in small way the amount of work &C
complished. The inspection work
among grocery stores and markets was
marked by the frendiness of the deal
ers in the acceptance of the advice of
the deputies and readiness to comply
with any suggestions for the fulfill
ment of the statute. In several cases
new windows and refrigerating facili-
ties were installed as the result Of
such advice on the Part of the inspec-
tors.
Grocery Stores and Markets.
| wherever food is dispensed i'll
grocery stores and markets, the in
spectors have noted the general con-
ditions Of the place as to the cleanli-
ness of the walls. floors. shelves and
counters. and in fly season they have
noted particularly if screens are usel.
Meat rooms and refrigerators have
been examined ana the condition
reported. Inquiry as to the general
health Of the employees has been made
and their condition noted from OBJ
servation. Dealers have been ques-
toned as to the proper labelling of
I lard, mo1asses, sausage and vinegar
when sold in substitution for the real
article The general habits of the
dealers have also been judged in the
matter of wrapping of bread and the
protection afforded food of all kinds.
Numerous technical violations
have been treated in an educational
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the conditions found.
Restaurants.
''The inspection Of hotels, particu-
larly the dining rooms and Of lunch
rooms, restaurants, lunch carts and, in
fact, every place where food has been
offered for sale, has been carried on
as fully as possible with the means ap-
propriated and the force of inspectors
employed particularly noting the
light, ventilation and cleanliness OF
each place and the health Of the en-
ployes. Reports are made also as to
the condition of the dishes and uten-
sils used as we'll as in regard to the
refrigerating facilities.
Food Factories.
| I'VE have attempted to investigate
as far as possible, and within our
means, the conditions of the food sup
ply which would in anyway affect the
public health, with particular refer
ence to bakeries, slaughter houses.
bottling works. canning factories and
condensed milk factories. endeavoring
always to assist and advise with the
end in view of producing cleaner and
better product.
Bakeries.
"RealiziEg the great importance that
care should be taken in handling
bread, we have attempted to investi-
gate the methods used in dispensing
this product. not only in the shop but
on the delivery teams and in stores,
Bread when 1t comes from the oven,
IS probably in a sterilized condition.
This can oe truthfully said Of both the
surface of the loaf and of the Interior
However. this is the last sterilizing
process the bread receives before be-
ing consumed, as very small amount
Of bread is subjected to any further
heating OF, toasting process. 1t is
therefore evident that bread should be
kept at all times, in order to be suit
able for food, carefully protected and
to this end the inspectors have at
tempted to advise the drivers OF bak-