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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 1948
[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.
| Tons | Cwt. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | 2 | 10 | 62¼ |
| Poultry | .. | 3 | 78 |
| Barley flakes | .. | 2 | — |
| Semolina | .. | 2 | 62¼ |
| Biscuits | .. | 1 | 16 |
| Beef | .. | 1 | 105½ |
| Palm kernel oil | .. | 1 | 28 |
| Lentils | .. | 1 | — |
| Sugar | .. | 1 | 32 |
| Potatoes | .. | 50 | |
| Ox Kidney | .. | 3 | |
| Cheese | .. | 11½ | |
| Dried Peas | .. | 23 | |
| Sweets and chocolates | .. | 26 | |
| Pearl barley | .. | 19 | |
| Black Pudding | .. | 44 | |
| Figs | .. | 3½ | |
| Rolled oats | .. | ¼ | |
| Prawns | .. | 28 | |
| Rabbits | .. | 2 | 26 |
| Batter flour | .. | 24 | |
| Prunes | .. | 3 | |
| Flour | .. | 37 | |
| Skimmed dried milk | .. | 56 | |
| Nuts | .. | 10 | |
| 1092 tins, bottles, jars, etc., of various foodstuffs | .. | 14 | 15¾ |
| Total |
Total amount condemned last year, 3 tons, 9 cwts., 22¼ lbs.
In conclusion, I wish to tender my thanks to the other officers
of the Council and 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.
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