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Hendon 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]

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Fish:—
10 stone Cod—Unsound.
5½ stone Plaice—Unsound.
9 stone Skate (wings)—Unsound.
Fruit:—
3 lbs. Tomatoes—Unsound.
HENDON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ACT, 1929.
The following table shews the number of premises used
for the preparation, storage, and sale of foodstuffs, which are
registered in pursuance of the above Act:—
Fried fish shops 20
Premises used for the sale and/or
manufacture of ice cream 180
Premises used for the preservation of
meats and fish 35
These premises are inspected periodically to ensure the
maintenance of hygienic conditions.
FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928.
The Administrative body under these Acts is the
Middlesex County Council, and their Inspectors have taken the
following samples in the district for the year ended 31st
December, 1937.
The following Table, showing the articles purchased, with
the result of their analysis, was kindly forwarded to me by
Mr. R. Robinson, Chief Officer of the Public Control Department
:—