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Poplar 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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1,842 visits were paid to these premises during the year, and the
Sanitary Regulations made under the London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1908, Section 8, were enforced.
Want of cleanliness was found in 377 instances, and 17 other defects
existed.
387 intimations were served, and in 11 cases were followed up by
statutory notices, and 3 final notices.
It was not necessary to take legal proceedings to secure compliance
with the terms of the notices, as the necessary work was carried out.
Reports of Food Inspectors.
Mr . C. A. Grabham . (Inspections for 1930 in italics).
| Premises. | Inspections. | Intimations. | NoticeB. | Final Notices. | Prosecutions. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | ||||||
| Bakehouses | 149 | 84 | 1 | _ | _ | |
| Slaughterhouses | 13 | 8 | - | — | — | |
| Cowhouses | 2 | — | - | — | — | |
| Milkshops | 104 | — | - | — | — | |
| Eating-houses | 101 | 3 | - | — | — | |
| Stalls | 1292 | 1 | - | — | — | |
| Other places where food is sold or prepared | 394 | 8 | - | - | - | |
| Ice cream premises | 144 | 2 | - | — | — | |
| Wharves where food is prepared or stored, etc | 28 | - | - | - | - | |
| Fried Fish Vendors, etc | 304 | 203 | 5 | - | -_ | |
214 Market Inspections:—Morning, 136; Evening, 78.
Mr. Grabham also reported he had made 11 enquiries re Smallpox,
and 1 enquiry re suspected food poisoning at an institution.