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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
City of London 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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MEAT INSPECTION
| Tons | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat etc., delivered at Smithfield Market | 338,982 | - | - | - |
| Meat etc., surrendered to Inspectors at Smithfield Market | 457 | 7 | 1 | 20 |
| Meat etc., surrendered to Inspectors at Leadenhall Market & City Shops | 9 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Meat etc., surrendered to Inspectors at Cold Stores | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 |
Number of Eggs (Various) surrendered 1,608
Number of Exportation Certificates issued 38
Number of demonstrations and lectures given 127
Number of attendances by students 1,297
Number of samples sent for bacteriological examination 37
Number of samples sent for pathological examination 2
Number of samples taken for Government Chemist
investigation 99
| Tons | Cwts. | Qrs. . | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released for Manufacture | 7 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Disposed of to Contractors | 10 | 3 | ||
| Destroyed | 60 | 17 | 11 | |
| Re-exported | 17 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
8 cwts. 2 qrs. 0 lbs. of food were placed under stop and subsequently dealt with under supervision
of other local authorities.
FOOD HYGIENE (General) REGULATIONS, 1960 and 1962.
Transport and Handling of Meat at Smithfield Market.
The stalls in Smithfield Market have been maintained to a good standard of cleanliness. Any
defects have been remedied, and necessary repairs have been carried out promptly. Defective
equipment has been replaced immediately.
The carrier company vans have been maintained to a good standard of cleanliness. Private
butchers vans have been well maintained but the standard of cleanliness of vehicles used by
some cafe and restaurant proprietors is still below standard.
The second floor of the new Fish, Fruit and Vegetable market, which was opened during the
year, has been devoted entirely to the parking of barrows used by the market porters. This area
is served by a battery of four lifts and features an automatic truck washing machine. This section
will accommodate approximately 1,000 market workers each with a personal heated locker. There
is changing, toilet and washing accommodation equipped with shower baths and electric shaving
points. This is under the direction of the Market Superintendent and his staff.
During the year 477 infringements were noted and suitable warnings were given including 261 in writing as listed below. Successful legal proceedings were taken against 3 persons for smoking whilst handling food and against 4 persons for not wearing protective clothing whilst carrying meat
| Infringements | Warning Letters | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|
| 75 in connection with clothing | 64 | 3 |
| 21 in connection with containers | 13 | — |
| 58 in connection with hats | 52 | 1 |
| 43 in connection with meat contamination | 25 | — |
| 105 in regard to premises and equipment | 8 | — |
| 46 were incidents of smoking whilst handling food. | 43 | 3 |
| 51 regarding trucks | 5 | — |
| 77 regarding vans and cars | 51 | — |
| 1 in respect of a wound dressing which was not waterproof | — | — |