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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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4. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(i) Public Health Act, 1936
| Date of Hearing | Nature of offence and address of premises concerned | Result of Court Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4.1960 | Statutory nuisance - 143 Crownfield Road, E.15. | Abatement Order. 28 days. £2.2.0 costs. Pined £2.0.0. |
In 34 cases legal proceedings were instituted, and work was completed either before the
Court hearing, or after adjournment of the hearing.
(ii) Pood and Drugs Act, 1955. Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955.
| Date of Hearing | Nature of offence and address of premises concerned | Result of court Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 26.10.1960 | Cigarette ends in Cheese/Spam/Corned Beef Rolls - W.Hooker & Son, Ltd. -L. S & J. Sussman Ltd., 12 Albany Road, E. 10. | Fine: £10.0.0. Costs: £3.3.0. |
| 7.12.1960 | Unfit Butter - Harry's Stores (Leyton) Ltd., 668 Lea Bridge Road, E. 10. | Absolute discharge. Costs £3.3.0. Court costs 4s.Od. |
Two applications for legal proceedings were pending at the end of the year.
Condemnation certificates were issued in respect of the under-mentioned unsound foodstuffs surrendered by various traders in the Borough as a result of routine inspection of food premises. The food condemned was destroyed by fire at the Council's Destructor Works.
| Commodity | Cwts, | Qt ra. | Lbs. | Commodity | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skate | 5 | 1 | 21 | Luncheon Meat | 97 tins |
| Pish | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vegetables | 56 " |
| Roe | 1 | 0 | Fish | 67 " | |
| Meat | 5 | 0 | 11 | Ham | 11 " |
| Liver | 3 | 0 | 6 | Fruit | 169 " |
| Pigs' Spleens | 1 | 17 | Milk | 27 " |
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