London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Poplar 1936

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

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Cleansing was found to be necessary on one occasion, and was carried
out after service of an Intimation.
Places where Food is Sold or Prepared (other than Premises referred to
elsewhere).
The number of premises in the Borough where the sale or preparation,
etc., of food is carried on is 1,062—Eating Houses, 183; Fruiterers, etc.,
119; Fish Shops, 78; Butchers' Shops, 52; other premises (mainly
"general'' shops), 630.
2,043 visits were paid to these premises during the year.
Want of cleanliness was found in 52 instances, and 24 other defects
existed.
In addition to 306 "reminders" that cleansing of fish shops was
due, 36 intimations were served. The necessary works were carried out
without need for further action by the department.