London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| OFFENCE | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Sausages unfit for human consumption | Fined £25 |
| Meat containing mouse droppings (2 cases) | Fines totalling £50. were imposed. |
| Meat unfit for human consumption | Fined £30. |
| Sausages containing piece of metal | Fined £10. |
| Date and Hazel cake containing a nail | Fined £25. |
| Carton of soup containing a sliver of metal | Fined £30. |
| Almond slice containing an insect | Fined £20. |
| Two contraventions under Food Hygiene Regulations in a Butchers shop | Fines totalling £30. were imposed. |
| Seven contraventions under Food Hygiene Regulations in a Greengrocers shop, | Fines totalling £15 on three counts, remaining four dismissed. |
| Three contraventions under Food Hygiene Regulations in a Bakehouse. | Fines totalling £45. were imposed. |
| Ten contraventions under Food Hygiene Regulations in a Restaurant. | Fines totalling £60. were imposed. |
| Mobile Food Vehicle not complying with Regulations (3 cases) | Fines totalling £91. were imposed (five offences in one case were proved but an absolute discharge was granted) |
| Hot Dog Stalls not complying with Regulations (10 cases) | Fines totalling £287, were imposed. |
FOOD COMPLAINTS
During the year 294 food complaints of various types were received,
fully investigated and appropriate action taken where necessary. Eleven
prosecutions were taken against firms concerned as reported above.