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Leyton 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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66
UNSOUND FOOD.
In connection with the inspection of Shops, Stalls, and
Slaughter-houses, a quantity of food was destroyed. It consisted
of :—
20 Lamb Carcases.
2 Pig Carcases.
1 Bullock Carcase.
Forequarters of Bullock.
232 lbs. of Beef.
146 lbs. of Lamb.
10 lbs. of Mutton.
720 Sheep's Kidneys.
11 Bulloocks' Livers.
16 Sheep's Livers.
2 trunks Haddocks.
1 barrel Herrings.
4 boxes Kippers.
112 lbs. of Hake.
90 „ Mackerel.
80 „ Skate.
61 „ Dried Fish.
56 „ Plaice.
56 „ Haddocks.
16 „ Soles.
91 tins of Gooseberry Pulp.
1 Turkey.
BAKEHOUSES.
The Bakehouses in the district have been frequently visited
during the year. The majority are kept in a very satisfactory
condition; where necessary, notices have been served as regards
uncleanly or other insanitary conditions.
DINING ROOMS.
The inspection of the Dining Rooms in the district has been
periodically carried out. Notices were served where uncleanly or
insanitary arrangements existed.
Particular attention has been paid to the food supplied.
MORTUARY.
During the year the number of bodies received was 88. There
were 50 post-mortems and 85 inquests held
PETROLEUM.
23 licenses were issued after inspection as to the suitability
of the premises.