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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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No applications were received in respect of dwelling houses which
have not been the subject of a notice of repairs increase of rent under
the 1954 Act, or in respect of which permitted increases of rent are
recoverable under Section II (i) (c) and (d) of the Increase of Rent
and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1920.
(iii) Food and Drugs Act, 1955—(Inspection and Supervision of
Food Premises).
The following inspections were carried out at the undermentioned food premises in accordance with the requirements of the Public Health Act, 1936, Food and Drugs Act, 1955 and Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955, Ice Cream (Heat Treatment Reg.), 1947/52, Shops Act, 1950, Factories Act, 1937, Leyton Corporation Act, 1950, Essex County Council Act, 1952, and relevant legislation.
| Type of Premises | Insp. Det. Surv. | Insp. Routine | Total Number of Inspections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 10 | 29 | 39 | |
| Bakers | 20 | 33 | 53 | |
| Butchers | 74 | 100 | 174 | |
| Catering Establishments | 93 | 151 | 244 | |
| Confectioners | 22 | 15 | 37 | |
| Corn Chandler | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Dairies and Distributors of Milk | 14 | 24 | 38 | |
| Factories | 17 | 31 | 48 | |
| Factory Canteens | 23 | 20 | 43 | |
| Fish Friers | 6 | 27 | 33 | |
| Fishmongers | 7 | 27 | 34 | |
| Game Dealers | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Greengrocers | 23 | 43 | 66 | |
| Horse-flesh Dealers | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Ice-cream Places | 7 | 17 | 24 | |
| Itinerant Food Dealers | Stalls and Vehicles | 20 | 72 | 92 |
| Food Storage Accommodation | ||||
| Local Authority Canteen | 5 | 8 | 13 | |
| Meat Depots | — | 17 | 17 | |
| Miscellaneous | 14 | 17 | 31 | |
| Multiple Stores | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Off-Licences | 6 | 6 | 12 | |
| Provision Shops | 126 | 202 | ||
| Public Houses | 19 | 30 | 49 | |
| School Canteens | 38 | 25 | 63 | |
| Shell-fish Vendors | 5 | 4 | 9 | |
| Slaughterhouses (Poultry) | 1 | 95 | 96 | |
| Street Markets | — | 24 | 24 | |
| Total Inspections | 556 | 1025 | 1581 | |
(iv) Inspection of business premises other than food premises.
Inspections were carried out at the undermentioned business premises
having regard to the requirements of the Public Health Act, 1936; the
Shops Act, 1950 ; the Factories Act, 1937; the Pet Animals Act, 1951;
the Rag, Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951; the Diseases