Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Slaughterhouses.
A list of the 5 slaughterhouses is given on page 36.
39 inspections were made and 19 "reminders" that periodical
cleansing was due were served. The cleansings were carried out without
need for further action.
The Slaughter of Animals Act is referred to on page 35.
Slaughterer of Poultry.
The business of a slaughterer of poultry is carried on at three premises
in the Borough and inspections of these premises numbered 12.
Coffee Shops, Eating Houses, Fried Fish Shops, Hotels and Restaurants,
etc.
The number of premises in the Borough where food is sold or prepared
for sale is 885.
1,999 visits were paid to these premises during the year, and the
Sanitary Regulations made under the London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1908, Section 8, were enforced.
Want of cleanliness was found in 23 instances, and 16 other defects
existed.
In addition to 324 "reminders" that cleansing of fish shops was due,
22 intimations were served. The necessary works were carried out without
need for further action by the department.