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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Inspection of Kitchens in Restaurants.
During the last six months of the year the kitchens of all
eating-houses and coffee-shops in the Borough have been
inspected, and with few exceptions were found to be kept in a
clean condition.
Statement of Work under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
During the nine months ended the 31st December, 1901,
439 samples have been submitted to the Public Analyst for
analysis.
Of these 58, or 13.21 per cent., were reported to be adulterated,
and 10 or 2.2 per cent., were reported to be poor in quality.
In 50 cases proceedings were taken against the offenders.
In eight other cases the Council, after considering the circumstances,
decided not to institute proceedings, and in five cases the
Council decided to make no order.
The total amount received from penalties under the above
Acts during these nine months was £94: 5 : 0, and the costs
amounted to £33: 9:0. For the three months, January to
March, the total amount of penalties was £11 and the costs
£3 : 17:0. Making a total for the year of £105 : 5 : 0 penalties
and £37 : 6: 0 costs.