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Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952 and Regulations 1953.
During the year 29 appliances were tested (involving 56 tests) and
all were satisfactory.
Old Metal Dealers (Hornchurch) Order, 1956.
At the end of the year 13 persons had registered as Dealers in
old metal. Periodic visits were paid by the Public Health Inspectors.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
Fifty-three visits were paid to the 10 licensees of the Pet Shops in
the district.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
Two addresses in the urban district are registered pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2 of this Act.
Two samples were taken during the year and satisfactory reports
were received.
Riding Establishments Act, 1939.
The two premises were inspected on a half-yearly basis and were
both found to be satisfactory.
Public Health Inspection of the District.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS' WORK
DURING 1957:
Inspection of Food and Food Premises (visits paid):
Bakehouses 96
Butchers' shops 293
Cafes 230
Confectioners 153
Dairies (including Pasteurising Plant) 64
Fish Shops 123
Food complaints 112
Grocers' shops 681
Greengrocers' shops 177
Ice Cream Vendors and Manufacturers' premises 106
Mobile shops (hawkers) 43
Public Houses 30
Sampling 649
School Canteens 86
Slaughterhouse 310
Staff Canteens 29
Miscellaneous visits 43