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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

Leyton 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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61
SECTION E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF
FOOD.

Table: Inspections.The following visits were made to food premises during the year:—

Inspections.

The following visits were made to food premises during the year:—

Slaughter-houses1,726
Butchers670
Bakehouses115
Fishmongers132
Milkshops and dairies494
Provision shops236
Dining rooms206
Ice-cream dealers269
Greengrocers243
Fish friers138

Table: MILK.Dairies and Milkshops.

MILK.

Dairies and Milkshops.

Number of premises on register267
Premises added to register during year28
Premises removed from register during year34
Visits of inspection494

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As the result of inspection 15 infringements were found at
11 premises, and the necessary action was taken in each case.
Fifteen persons were found to be retailing designated milk
although not licensed in that respect, and cautions were given in
each case.