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Barnes 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Inspector of Nuisances.
FOOD INSPECTION. Unsound Food.
| Beef | 3571b | Surrendered voluntarily |
| Mutton | 1331b | |
| Veal | 551b | |
| Bacon | 223½Ib | |
| Butter | 81b | |
| Fish | 2471b. and 1 bushel of Shrimps | |
| Eggs | 192 (imported) |
On March 17th, when visiting the Piggeries, on the Lonsdale
Road, I noticed a bullock standing in the yard, evidently diseased.
At my request the animal was slaughtered at the Slaughter House,
Mortlake; when a post mortem examination revealed it to be extensively
affected with Actinomycosis. The carcase was destroyed.
Butcher Shops in the district 26
Fishmongers' Shops in- the district 9
Milk Shops in the district 26
Cooked-provision Shops in the district 4
Dining Rooms in the district 12
Greengrocers in the district 24
SLAUGHTER HOUSES IN THE DISTRICT.
| Jan. 1914. | Jan. 1920. | Dec. 1920. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 1 | Not in use at present. | |
| Licenced | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All these premises are subject to periodical inspection, the
slaughter house being inspected several times during the week.
Butchers', fishmongers', Greengrocers' and Cooked-provision
Shops are visited at least once a week at irregular times, particular
attention being given to the backs of these premises during the summer
months, with a view to preventing accumulations.
Dining Roms are visited once a month ; Milk Shops, twice a year.
BAKEHOUSES.
Number in the district, 14. Including underground, 4.
There is also one large chocolate factory.
Twelve Notices were served requiring cleansing, and remedying of
various sanitary defects.
I take this opportunity of thanking my predecessor, Mr. Grylls,
for the assistance he has given me since taking over the district.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
CHAS. S. PERCHARD.