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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Section E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Cowshed.
The following cowshed was licensed to 30th June, 1939:—
17-19, Morville Street—Mr. John Henry Chandler—licensed to
keep 19 cows.
This cowshed in the Borough was inspected on 12 occasions during ;
the year.
Dairies and. Milkshops.
At the end of the year there were in the Borough 81 registered
premises where raw milk is sold. These premises were kept under strict
observation, 296 inspections being made.
1 intimation was served in respect of cleansing and various
defects. The necessary work was done without need for further action
by the department.
3 persons (including 1 itinerant vendor) were registered as retail
purveyors of milk, 2 being on account of change of ownership of premises.
In addition to the above the following retail purveyors also were
registered during the year:—
18 for sale of sterilized milk in sealed bottles (14 on account of
change of ownership).
4 for sale of raw milk in sealed cartons (1 on account of change
of ownership).
13 for sale of raw milk in sealed bottles (9 on account of change
of ownership).
Note.—One wholesale purveyor of raw milk was registered on account
of change of ownership.