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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

East Barnet 1943

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]

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13
Meat Inspection.
The requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
1924, have been duly observed as regards the butchers' shops in
the district.
Inspection of Other Foods.
All restaurants, snack bars, fried fish shops and other places
where food is prepared have been visited and their kitchen and
cooking utensils inspected for cleanliness.

Table: Food Condemned as Unfit for Human Consumption.

Food Condemned as Unfit for Human Consumption.

lbs.
Haddocks168
Skate140
Winkles128
Dogfish70
Flour112
Sausages62
Margarine54
Cheese25
171 Eggs21½
Bacon18
Lamb5½
397 tins of various foodstuffs624½
Total1,428½
12 cwts. 84½lbs.

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In conclusion, I wish to tender my thanks to other members
of the staff for their assistance and co-operation throughout the
year.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
EDWARD HOUGHTON,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.