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Leyton 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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As the result of inspection infringements were found at
7 premises, and the necessary action was taken in each case.
Twelve persons were found to be retailing designated milk
although not licensed in that respect, and cautions were given in
each case.
Undesignated Milk .—Five samples were taken.
Designated Milk.
| Licences. | No. Granted. | No. of Samples taken. | Result. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory. | Un satisfactory. | |||
| Tuberculin Tested | 10 | - | - | - |
| Accredited | 3 | - | - | - |
| Pasteurised | 73 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Supplementary | ||||
| Licences | - | - | - | - |
| Tuberculin Tested | 2 | - | - | - |
| Pasteurised ... | 2 | - | - | - |
| Totals | 90 | 4 | 4 | — |
Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
Ice Cream.
Premises on Register at 31-12-1940 201
Premises registered during 1940 22
Premises removed from Register during 1940 39
Visits of inspection by Sanitary Inspectors 278
Samples taken for bacteriological examination 18
Twenty-two premises were registered for the manufacture,
storage or sale of ice cream during the year.
Manufacturers of Preserved Food, etc.
Premises on Register at 31-12-1940 67
Premises registered during 1940 67
Premises removed from Register during 1940 Nil
MEAT.
Slaughter - Houses.— There are eight licensed slaughterhouses
in the Borough, and 932 inspections of these slaughterhouses
were made.