Meat and Other Food Inspection 



Meat and fish markets, bakeries, confectionery places, restaur- 

 ants, groceries, fruit stands, etc., are regularly inspected and re- 

 cords kept on score cards. A standing committee of house-wives 

 should consult these score cards and check up the efficiency of 

 the inspectors' work at frequent periods, giving them proper sup- 

 port when necessary. The large slaughter house of the city is un- 



der United States inspection, the other two are under local inspec- 

 tion. There is a high percentage of tuberculosis found in slaught- 

 ered hogs in San Diego. As United States inspection in other 

 places has meant little protection to the consumer, since diseased 

 portions are cut out and the rest of the animal used for food, 

 the meat supply of the city might well be the subject of further 

 investigation. 



Plumbing Inspection 



The health department has a good plumbing inspection depart- 

 ment consisting of a chief and three assistants. At present the 

 plumbing department is making house to house inspections. 

 After the city has been entirely inspected, the division expects to 

 be able to reinspect all plumbing at least once a year. Up to a 

 year ago the work of the plumbing department consisted entirely 

 in issuing permits for new plumbing and in answering complaints. 

 Consequently the installation of the regular inspection is a great 

 step in advance. Every citizen of San Diego should welcome 

 such inspection, and not only obey orders, but take an intelligent 

 interest in the department's efficiency. 



Sanitary Inspection 



The general sanitary inspection is insufficient to meet the pres- 

 ent needs of the city. There are only two sanitary inspectors. 



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