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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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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 kitchens and
cooking utensils inspected for cleanliness.
| Cwts. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|
| Fish | 4 | 2 |
| 145 Rabbits | 9 | 85 |
| Beef | 1 | 3¾ |
| Sausage rusk | 1 | 0 |
| Potatoes | 1 | 0 |
| Ox Tongues | 103½ | |
| Shrimps | 98 | |
| Dates | 79¼ | |
| Dried Peas | 68 | |
| Cheese | 53¼ | |
| Sultanas | 42 | |
| Tripe | 36½ | |
| Dried Beans | 35 | |
| Seedless Raisins | 30 | |
| Prunes | 30 | |
| Sausages | 25 | |
| Cocoa | 20 | |
| Margarine | 16 | |
| Cake Extender | 14 | |
| Macaroni | 12 | |
| Apple Crush | 8 | |
| Miscellaneous (butter, sugar, cooking fat, etc.) | 4 | |
| 741 tins of various foodstuffs | 10 | 96¾ |
| Total | 26 | 78 |
In conclusion, I wish to tender my thanks to other members
of the staff for their assistance and co-operation throughout the
year.
Your obedient Servant,
EDWARD HOUGHTON, A.R.San.I.,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.