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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SECTION E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF
FOOD.
Inspections.
The following visits were made to food premises during the
year:—
Slaughter-houses 1,645
Butchers 747
Bakehouses 100
Fishmongers 140
Milkshops and dairies 620
Provision shops 348
Dining rooms 288
Ice-cream dealers 342
Greengrocers 246
Fish friers 129
MILK.
Dairies and Milkshops.
Number of premises on register 248
Premises added to register during year 41
Premises removed from register during year 60
Visits of inspection 620
As the result of inspection 36 infringements were found at
14 premises, and the necessary action was taken in each case.
Ninteen persons were found to be retailing designated milk
although not licensed in that respect, and cautions were given in
each case.