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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
Chingford 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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41.
Legal Proceedings
Seven cases were taken before the Magistrates under the Act in relation to the following offences:
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mouldy Cake | 2 | Fine £5 |
| Cigarette End in Creamed Spinach | 2 | Fine £10 |
| Ox Liver Unsound | 8 & 9 | Fine £40 plus 4 gns costs |
| Bluebottle in Pork Pie | 2 | Fine £10 plus 4 gns costs |
| Mouldy Loaf of Bread | 2 | Fine £10 plus 1+ gns costs |
| Contaminated Chocolate Flavoured Drink | 2 | Fine £10 plus 4 gns costs |
| Dirty Milk Bottle | 2 | Guilty |
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955
One case was taken before the Magistrates under the above
Regulations (Section 9 (e)) in relation to smoking in an open food
room and a fine of £15 was imposed.
Handling, wrapping and delivery of food
Progress has continued in the maintenance of hygienic conditions
in food premises in relation to these Byelaws.
1687 visits were paid to food premises, including restaurants and
other food preparing premises.
Set out hereafter is general information with regard to food
premises and other aspects of food hygiene:-
1. The number of food premises in the area by type
of business is as follows:-
Fishmongers 12
Butchers 27
Provisions 41
Greengrocers 22
Bakers 12
Confectionery 41
Off Licences 7
Chemists 11
Public Houses 13
Restaurants 40
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