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Poplar 1928

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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Cleansing of premises was necessary in 15 instances. 12 other
nuisances existed.
19 intimations were served and the necessary cleansings were carried
out, and other nuisances were abated.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 76 bakehouses in use, of which 23 are underground. In
44 bakehouses machinery is used. See Table A, page 38, number made
up to end of year.
Inspections .
The bakehouses in the Borough were inspected at least twice during
the year, the total inspections numbering 265.
Cleansing was found to be necessary on 158 occasions, and 7 other
nuisances were found. The cleansings were carried out and the nuisances
abated after service of 164 intimations, followed in 1 instance by a
statutory notice.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
Two contraventions of the bye-laws made by the London County
Council for regulating the conduct of a business of a slaughterer of cattle
were reported:—
Goat slaughtered on premises G. Rewauchand, 94, Letter of
not suitable and not licensed. High Street, Poplar, caution sent,
ditto .. .. Mrs. Carr, 38, Cotton Letter of
Street. caution sent.
(In the latter case the facts were reported to the London County
Council, and Mrs. Carr has stated she does not intend again to slaughter
at the premises.)
There are 7 slaughterhouses licensed by the London County Council.
For number of inspections see Table A, page 38, and reports of Food
Inspectors, pages 66 and 68.