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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

Hackney 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: During the year there were four instances in which unsound food deposited for sale was seized by the Food Inspectors and condemnation by a magistrate secured. The following is a summary of the legal proceedings instituted in respect of unsound food:—

During the year there were four instances in which unsound food deposited for sale was seized by the Food Inspectors and condemnation by a magistrate secured. The following is a summary of the legal proceedings instituted in respect of unsound food:—

Address.Complaint.Magistrate's Decision.
21, Broadway, London FieldsDid sell a chicken which was liable to be seized and condemned as being unsound and unfit for foodFined £5 and £1 Is. costs.
38, Dalston LaneDid deposit for sale meat which was unsound and unfit for foodFined £5 and £1 1s. costs.
226, Well StreetDid deposit for sale meat which was unsound and unfit for foodSummons dismissed. Costs £1 1s.
226, Well StreetDid deposit for sale meat which was unsound and unfit for foodFined £10 and £5 5s. costs.
226, Well StreetDid expose for sale meat which was unsound and unfit for food
Stall outside 31, Chatsworth RoadDid deposit for sale meat which was unsound and unfit for foodSummons dismissed. Costs £2 2s.
Stall outside 31, Chatsworth RoadDid expose for sale meat which was unsound and unfit for food

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Proceedings were also taken during the year against a shopkeeper
for failing to take such steps as were reasonably necessary to prevent
risk of contamination of food. A fine of 10s. Od. was imposed.
Bakehouses.—There are 91 bakehouses in the Borough, 43 of
which are underground. Two hundred and sixty inspections
of bakehouses were made during the year and 44 notices were
served requiring the cleansing of walls and ceilings.

Table: The following is a summary of the food premises in the Borough that are regulated by Statute, together with the number of inspections made:—

The following is a summary of the food premises in the Borough that are regulated by Statute, together with the number of inspections made:—

No. of Premises.No. of Inspections.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929Artificial Cream Premises29
Factory and Workshop Acts, 1901-1907Bakehouses (above ground)48260
Do. (below ground)43
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928Wholesale Margarine Dealers2626
Do. do.Butter Factories13