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Bethnal Green 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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Food and Drugs Act, 1955
Having in possession for purpose of preparation for sale 14 lbs. desiccated
coconut, 3 lbs. margarine, one bag of walnuts and one box of miscellaneous food
substances intended for but unfit for human consumption.
Defendant was fined £25, with £3. 3s. Od. costs.
Having in possession on stall on carriageway for purposes of sale 48 boxes
of dates intended for but unfit for human consumption.
Defendant was fined £5, with £1. 0s. 0d. costs.
Selling a chicken and veal pie which was found to contain green mould.
Defendants were fined £5. 5s. 0d,with £5. 0s. 0d. costs.
Failing to give any information as to the name and home address of the
person carrying on the food business.
Defendant was fined £5, with £2. 0s. 0d. costs.
Wilfully obstructing Public Health Inspector by refusing to allow him to
enter mobile coffee stall for purpose of making an inspection.
Defendant was fined £5, with £l. 0s. 0d. costs.
On appeal against conviction, defendant's appeal was dismissed and
£10. 10s. 0d. costs were awarded to the Council.
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960
Not refraining from the use of tobacco while handling meat in a food room.
Defendant was fined £10, with £1. 0s. 0d. costs.
Not refraining from the use of tobacco while handling open food in a
food room.
Defendant was fined £5, with £1. 0s. 0d. costs.
Placing meat on one inch thick duckboards on concrete floor of meat store
so as to allow some of the meat to be touching the floor and in close proximity to an
open drainage gully as to involve risk of contamination.