London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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In all, inspectors made 28 visits to the fairs during these holiday
periods, but in no instance was action required.
Street Traders
During the year 37 applications were received by the Chief
Executive and Town Clerk from street traders engaged in the
retailing of articles of food. The applications were approved and
licences granted.
No formal action was necessary in respect of contraventions of
the Food Hygiene (Markets, Stalls and Delivery Vehicles) Regulations,
1966, and (Amendments) Regulations, 1966.
Premises used for the purpose of storing articles of food intended
for sale by street traders were kept under regular supervision by
the Food Inspectors.
Supervision of Premises Including Factories where Food is prepared
To these establishments, the Public Health Inspectors made
4,407 visits, as a result of which 295 improvements were effected.
The following table is a statistical record or the major portion of the duties performed and inspections undertaken during the year :
| Premises Inspected or Visits Made | No. of Visits | No. of Premises at which Improvements were effected | No. of Improvements effected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterers, Restaurants, etc | 570 | 12 | 34 |
| Grocers, Greengrocers | 278 | 26 | 79 |
| Butchers' Shops | 113 | 13 | 42 |
| Dairies and Milk Distributors | 198 | 20 | 52 |
| Wharves and Factories | 935 | — | — |
| Bakehouses and Bakers' Shops | 32 | 5 | 13 |
| Ice Cream Premises, Confectioners, etc | 137 | 26 | 73 |
| Fried Fish Shops | 87 | 1 | 2 |
| Other Non-Registered Food Premises | 184 | — | |
| Cooked Meats and Preserved Foods | 395 | * | * |
| Visits Re. Infestations | 121 | — | — |
| „ „ Markets | 253 | — | — |
| „ „ Food Poisoning | 1 | — | — |
| Sampling Visits | 648 | — | — |
| Fair Visits | 28 | — | — |
| School Visits | 83 | — | — |
| Interviews | 258 | — | — |
| Complaints Investigated | 86 | — | — |
| Totals | 4,407 | 103 | 295 |
* Included under Grocers' and Butchers' Shops