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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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33.
A particular drive was made to improve the hygiene of meat
transport. The floors of many vehicles were found to be defective and
in almost all of them, much of the meat was stacked on the floor over
which the porters had to walk while loading and unloading the vehicles.
Unfortunately the poor method of handling and other bad practices
at the markets are a very poor example to the drivers of these vehicles
and without exception, they were quick to point this out. However,
I now think that they are beginning to understand that a high standard
is expected in this Borough and there has been a considerable improvement.

Table: Legal Proceedings under the Regulations

Legal Proceedings under the Regulations

RegulationFine
(6)Dirty equipment£3
(14)Insufficiently lighted W.C.Dismissed
(16)Absence of conveniently accessible wash hand basin£3
(23)Dirty walls, woodwork and windowsDismissed
Total:£6
A grocer:
RegulationFine
(14) (i)Dirty sanitary convenience£5
(34)(ii)Dirty and insufficiently lighted room containing W.C.£5
(23)Failing to keep clean and in good order the structure and food rooms£20
(24)Excessive accumulation of refuse in a food room£20
Total:£50

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The Magistrates also made an order for costs of £6. 6s. 0d.