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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
Islington 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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SECTION E.
inspection and supervision of food.
MILK AM D DAIRIES ORDE R, 1926: Summary of Register.
| Number on Reg 31.12.43. | Additions to Reg. | Removals from Reg. | No. on Reg. 31.12.44. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairies. | 159 | 3 | 3 | 159 |
| Purveyors of Milk in sealed containers only. | 335 | 3 | 1 | 337 |
| Registered Purveyors of Milk dealing from registered premises outside the Borough. | 94 | 94 |
SUMMARY OF VISITS BY MILK & DAIRIES INSPECTORS:
DAIRIES.
Routine inspections 986
Inspections for registration of 6
992
MILK-SHOPS (Milk sold in sealed containers only)•
Routine inspections 302
Inspections for registration of 2
304
DAIRIES AND MILK-SHOPS INSPECTED UNDER THE MILK
(Special Designations) REGULATIONS 1936-1943): 82
VEHICLES INSPECTED: 60
MISCELLANEOUS VISITS: 84
1,522
During the year 7 notices intimating nuisances or defects were served, and
17 warning letters cent to Dairyman and Milk Purveyors, drawing their attention
to the contravention of the Acts and Regulations relating to their businesses.
MILK (Special designations) REGULATIONS 1936-1943.
The following applications were granted:-
Designation
Tuberculin Tested (Dealer) 29
Tuberculin Tested (Supplementary) 6
Accredited (Dealer) —
Accredited (Supplementary) —
Pasteurised (Pasteuriser) 1
Pasteurised (Dealer) 65
Pasteurised (Supplementary) 8
109
UNDERGROUND BAKEHOUSES:
No. of Promises 69 H
" " Routine Inspections 44
" " Intimation Notices served 1
H
of which, one was closed and two were destroyed by enemy action during
the year.
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