Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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Bakehouses.
There are 14 bakehouses now on the register,
one of which is situated underground.
They have all been inspected at least twice
during the year and generally speaking were
found to be well kept.
Notices had, however, to be served to repair
one defective drain, cleanse one dirty w.c. pan,
repair one defective w.c. flushing cistern, and
cleanse one dirty floor.
Slaughter Houses.
Thersare only six registered slaughter houses
in the district, none of which are very much used.
They have all been regularly inspected and
have generally been found to be well kept.
One slaughter house was found to be in a
dirty condition, but was cleansed 011 the service of
a preliminary notice.
Food Supply.
During the year frequent visits have been
paid to the various shops and premises where
articles of food, meat, etc., are sold or prepared
for sale.
Six rabbits and four ducks have been
destroyed as unfit for food.
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